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SevereNHTSA·12C001000·Announced 2012-01-26

Britax Recalls Chaperone Infant Child Restraint Systems Due to Harness Defect

Britax is recalling certain Chaperone infant child restraint systems because the harness adjuster can detach, increasing the risk of injury or death in a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (child restraint system) where the harness adjuster can detach, explicitly increasing the risk of injury or death in a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Britax Child Safety, Inc. is recalling certain Chaperone infant child restraint systems produced from September 1, 2010, through April 30, 2011. The recall involves approximately 14,220 units. The defect involves the harness adjuster, which can detach from the seat shell.

If the harness adjuster detaches, the child may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury or death. No specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Britax will notify owners and provide repair kits free of charge. The safety recall and mailing of the kits began on February 7, 2012. Any seats on which the harness adjuster has detached will be replaced. Owners may contact Britax at 1-888-427-4829 or visit www.chaperonerecall.com for more information.

The recalled product

Product
CHILD SEAT:HARNESS:STRAP/WEBBING recall
Manufacturer
BRITAX CHILD SAFETY, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Child Restraint System
Hazard
Affected units
14,220

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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