Recall Alert: Britax Recalling Certain Chaperone Infant Child Restrant Systems

POSTED BY on Jan 28 under Recalls
Child Restraint Brand Name / Model or Model No.: Production Dates:
    CHAPERONE / E9L692J (BLACK/SILVER) SEP 01, 2010 – APR 30, 2011
    CHAPERONE / E9L692K (RED) SEP 01, 2010 – APR 30, 2011
    CHAPERONE / E9L692L (COWMOOFLAGE) SEP 01, 2010 – APR 30, 2011
    CHAPERONE / E9L692M (GREEN) SEP 01, 2010 – APR 30, 2011
Manufacturer: BRITAX CHILD SAFETY, INC. Mfr’s Report Date: JAN 25, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12C001000
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NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: CHILD SEAT: HARNESS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 14,220
Summary:
BRITAX IS RECALLING CERTAIN CHAPERONE INFANT CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2011. THE HARNESS ADJUSTER CAN DETACH FROM THE SEAT SHELL.
Consequence:
SHOULD THE HARNESS ADJUSTER DETACH FROM THE SEAT, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
BRITAX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE REPAIR KITS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL AND MAILING OF THE KITS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 6, 2012 UNTIL THEN, ANY SEATS ON WHICH THE HARNESS ADJUSTER HAS DETACHED WILL BE REPLACED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRITAX AT 1-888-427-4829 OR VISIT WWW.BRITAXUSA.COM.

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