Britax Child Seat recall
Recalled May 9, 2005 · NHTSA recall 05C004000 · Britax
Hazard
IF THE HARNESS IS LOOSE WHILE IN OPERATION, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Remedy
PARTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE. REGISTERED OWNERS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE SENT A REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. IN THE MEANTIME, CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTINUE TO USE THE SEAT BUT CHECK THAT THE HARNESS IS SECURE BEFORE EACH USE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 24, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRITAX TOLL FREE AT 800-683-2045 OR VISIT BRITAX'S WEBSITE AT WWW.BRITAXUSA.COM.
Units
11,439 units
Description
CERTAIN BRITAX SUPER ELITE CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, MODEL E9031, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 2001 AND AUGUST 2002. THE ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY CAN STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION WHICH MAY RESULT IN A LOOSE HARNESS.
What to do
PARTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE. REGISTERED OWNERS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE SENT A REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. IN THE MEANTIME, CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTINUE TO USE THE SEAT BUT CHECK THAT THE HARNESS IS SECURE BEFORE EACH USE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 24, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRITAX TOLL FREE AT 800-683-2045 OR VISIT BRITAX'S WEBSITE AT WWW.BRITAXUSA.COM.
Product
Britax E9031 (SUPER ELITE)
Manufacturer(s)
Britax Child Safety, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →