Britax Child Safety Inc., of Charlotte, N.C. has recalled approximately 23,000 Chaperone infant car seats because the harness chest clip can break and pose a laceration hazard. Because of the clips’ small size, it also poses a choking hazard. The recall involves Chaperone infant car seast with model numbers E9L95P2 (Red Mill), E9L95P3, E9L95P5 (Cowmooflage) and E9L69N9 (Moonstone) manufactured between April 2009 and May 2010. The serial number, model number and manufacture date can be found on a white lable on the underside of the car seat. The affected seats were sold in mass and independent retailers nationwide, and on Britax website from June 2009 to October 2010 for about $230.
Consumers should immediately contact Britax at 888-427-4829 anytime, or visit the firm’s website for a free repair kit.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
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