CPSC recall · Reported January 21, 2016
CPSC, NHTSA and Britax Announce Recall of Infant Car Seats Due to Fall Hazard
The car seat carry handle can crack and break allowing the seat to fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury to the infant.
Britax Child Safety Inc., of Fort Mill, S.c. recalled This recall involves Britax B-Safe 35 and B-Safe 35 Elite infant car seat and travel syst….
CPSC, NHTSA and Britax Announce Recall of Infant Car Seats Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by Britax Child Safety Inc., of Fort Mill, S.c. in January 21, 2016. Reason: The car seat carry handle can crack and break allowing the seat to fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop carrying the car seat by the handle until the repair is…. Verify recall #16081 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Britax Child Safety Inc., of Fort Mill, S.c. issued this CPSC recall-The car seat carry handle can crack and break allowing the seat to fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury….
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- January 21, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16081 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
This recall involves Britax B-Safe 35 and B-Safe 35 Elite infant car seat and travel systems manufactured between October 1, 2014 and July 1, 2015. The product can be used as a rear-facing only car seat and as an infant carrier. The car seat/carriers have a canopy, black shell and base, and were sold in a variety of colors. The Britax logo is printed on both sides of the seat shell and on the carry handle grip. Model numbers and the date of manufacture (DOM) are printed on a label located at the back of the infant car seat/carrier shell. Models included in the recall are: Britax Infant Car Seats and Travel Systems Model Numbers Dates of Manufacture (YYYY/MM/DD) B-Safe 35 E9LU65M, E9LU65P, E9LU63F, E9LU66R, E9LS63F, EXLU65M October 1, 2014 (2014/10/01) through July 1, 2015 (2015/07/01) B-Safe 35 Elite E9LS55T, E9LS56P, E9LS55U, E9LS66C, E9LS65U B-Safe 35 Travel System S914900, S915400, S915200, S921900, S01635200
Reason for recall
The car seat carry handle can crack and break allowing the seat to fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury to the infant.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop carrying the car seat by the handle until the repair is installed. All consumers who have previously registered their product with Britax will automatically receive a free repair kit. To register to receive a repair kit or verify registration, visit www.bsafe35recall.com. Consumers can continue to use the car seat when secured in a vehicle or on a stroller.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16081 |
| Date reported | January 21, 2016 |
| Date initiated | January 21, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Britax Child Safety Inc., of Fort Mill, S.c. |
| Affected scope | About 71,000 units (in addition 3,900 units were sold in Canada and 990 units in Mexico) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop carrying the car seat by the handle until the repair is installed. All consumers who have previ…
- Check the recall number (16081) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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