9999 BRITAX 161 (ROUNDABOUT) Recalls (2)

Campaign:

00C034000 on 06/21/2000

Component:

Child seat

Manufactured:

01/12/1999 - 03/13/1999

Affected:

9,922

Defect:

Equipment description: roundabout convertible child restraints, model 161, manufactured between january 13 and march 14, 1999. the shells manufactured during this time may have been improperly molded and could allow higher head excursions than allowed by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems." an insufficient parting line bond in the area of the harness adjuster attachment may lead to adjuster movement under crash loads that could allow a child's head to move further than the permitted limits.

Consequence:

In a crash, additional head movement could allow a child's head to strike something in the vehicle and lead to injury.

Correction:

Consumers with the affected seats are being instructed to contact britax in order to receive a free repair kit.

Notes:

Owner notification began june 9, 2000.owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact britax customer service at 1-888-427-4829. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).( previous recall number 00e034000)

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Campaign:

01C003000 on 12/19/2001

Component:

Child seat

Manufactured:

10/04/2000 - 10/04/2001

Affected:

128,328

Defect:

This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. customary advisory: this advisory pertains to britax child seats, models freeway #101, freeway plus #e9000, roundabout #e9002, advantage #e9022, roundabout w/head pad # e9033. in certain circumstances, the large red button may be contacted by the child and opened.

Consequence:

If the buckle becomes unlatched, the child may not be restrained in a vehicle crash.

Correction:

Customers will receive a free buckle cover and easy to install instructions. owner notification is expected to begin during december 2000 of january 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact britax customer service at 1-704-409-1700, prompt 2.

Notes:

Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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