The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·26C006000·Announced 2026-08-20

Britax Recalls Infant Car Seats Due to Handle Detachment Risk

Britax is recalling specific infant car seats because a screw in the carrying handle may come loose, causing the handle to partially detach and increasing the risk of a child falling.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where a child may fall and be injured, but no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Britax Child Safety, Inc. is recalling certain B-Safe Gen 2, B-Safe Gen 2 Flexfit, B-Safe Gen 2 Flexfit Plus, B-Safe 35, B-Safe Ultra, and Endeavours child seats. The recall involves a defect where a screw in the child seat carrying handle may come loose, causing the handle to partially detach.

This defect poses a safety risk because a child may fall after a partial detachment, increasing the risk of injury. The specific models affected are detailed in Britax's recall report.

The corrective remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by October 19, 2026. Owners may contact Britax customer service at 888-427-4829 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
CHILD SEAT:CRITICAL FASTENERS recall
Manufacturer
Britax Child Safety, Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Child Safety Seats
Hazard
Affected units
114,660

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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