Britax Advocate 70 G3 — Child seat: harness: strap/webbing
Published November 5, 2012 · Recall initiated: November 2, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12C004000, published November 5, 2012 and initiated November 2, 2012. Recalling firm: Britax Child Safety, Inc.; Britax Advocate 70 G3 — Child seat: harness: strap/webbing.
What's the hazard
Britax is recalling certain convertible child restraints, models Boulevard 70 G3, Advocate 70 G3, and Pavilion 70 G3, Model Numbers: E9LJ91A, E9LJ91M, E9LJ91S, E9LJ92E, E9LJ93P, E9LJ93S, E9LK91A, E9LK31A, E9LK31Q, E9LK32D, E9LK32Z, E9LK33Q, E9LL11A, E9LL11Q, E9LL12D, E9LL12Z, E9LG81A, E9LG83N, E9LG83P, E9LG83X, E9LG83Y, E9LL21A, E9LL23P, E9LL23Y, manufactured from June 2012 through August 2012. These seats were manufactured with a softer chest pad material that may be bitten or chewed into pieces by a child using the seat.
What to do
Britax will provide owners with replacement HUGS pads that are made from a firmer material and instructions on how to replace the pads free of charge. To view a video on how to remove and replace the HUGS chest pads visit www.BritaxUSA.com/support/safety-notices and select the product from the menu on the right side. Owners may remove the HUGS pads and continue using the seat until replacement pads are received. The safety recall began on November 5, 2012. Owners may contact Britax Customer Service Department at 1-888-427-4829 with questions or to request replacement pads in the event their restraint is not already registered with Britax.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BRITAX
- Model
- ADVOCATE 70 G3
- Manufacturer
- Britax Child Safety, Inc.
- Lot
- BRITAX ADVOCATE 70 G3 | BRITAX BOULEVARD 70 G3 | BRITAX PAVILION 70 G3
- Risk classification
- C
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Britax Advocate 70 G3 — Child seat: harness: strap/webbing recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12C004000 on November 5, 2012. Reported hazard: Britax is recalling certain convertible child restraints, models Boulevard 70 G3, Advocate 70 G3, and Pavilion 70 G3, Model Numbers: E9LJ91A, E9LJ91M, E9LJ91S, E9LJ92E, E9LJ93P, E9LJ93S, E9LK91A, E9LK31A, E9LK31Q, E9LK32D, E9LK32Z, E9LK33Q, E9LL11A, E9LL11Q, E9LL12D, E9LL12Z, E9LG81A, E9LG83N, E9LG83P, E9LG83X, E9LG83Y, E9LL21A, E9LL23P, E9LL23Y, manufactured from June 2012 through August 2012. These seats were manufactured with a softer chest pad material that may be bitten or chewed into pieces by a child using the seat.
What should I do if I have this product?
Britax will provide owners with replacement HUGS pads that are made from a firmer material and instructions on how to replace the pads free of charge. To view a video on how to remove and replace the HUGS chest pads visit www.BritaxUSA.com/support/safety-notices and select the product from the menu on the right side. Owners may remove the HUGS pads and continue using the seat until replacement pads are received. The safety recall began on November 5, 2012. Owners may contact Britax Customer Service Department at 1-888-427-4829 with questions or to request replacement pads in the event their restraint is not already registered with Britax.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BRITAX. Model: ADVOCATE 70 G3.