Britax recalling certain B-Safe 35 child seats and travel systems

NHTSA Recall Notice

Manufacturer: Britax Child Safety, Inc.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16C001000

Report Date: January 08, 2016

Summary: Britax Child Safety, Inc. (Britax) is recalling certain B-Safe 35 child seats, models E9LU65M, E9LU65P, E9LU63F, E9LU66R, E9LS63F and EXLU65M, B-Safe 35 Elite child seats, models E9LS55T, E9LS56P, E9LS55U, E9LS66C and E9LS65U, and B-Safe 35 Travel Systems, models S914900, S915400, S915200, S921900 and S01635200, manufactured October 1, 2014, to July 1, 2015. The affected child restraints have handles that may develop cracks in, under, and around, the carry handle grip. The cracks may lead to the handle fracturing and the seat falling while being carried.

Consequence: If the seat falls, there is an increased risk of injury to the infant in the child restraint.

Remedy: Britax will notify all registered owners, and will ship them a remedy kit that includes a carry handle reinforcing bracket, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 22, 2016. Owners may contact Britax customer service at 1-800-683-2045 or Britax.Recall@Britax.com.

Source: Adapted from NHTSA safercar.gov

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