Britax B-Safe 35 Travel System – 16C001000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

BRITAX

Model Of Vehicle

B-SAFE 35 TRAVEL SYSTEM

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

16C001000

Component Description

Child Seat:Handle (Infant)

Effect Of Defect

If The Seat Falls, There Is An Increased Risk Of Injury To The Infant In The Child Restraint.

Fix Defect

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 Began On January 21, 2016. Owners May Contact Britax Customer Service At 1-800-683-2045 Or Britax.Recall@Britax.Com. Please Note: This Does Not Affect The Safety Performance Of The Seat When Used In A Motor Vehicle. It Is Safe For Consumers To Continue To Use Their Car Seat When Secured In A Vehicle Or On A Stroller. The Car Seat Should Not Be Lifted Or Carried By The Carry Handle Until The Remedy Kit Has Been Installed.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Britax Child Safety, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20141001

End Of Manufacture

20150701

Type Of Vehicle Recall

C

Number Affected

71454

Date Owners Notified

20160121

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Britax Child Safety, Inc.

Date Report Received

20160108

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard