9999 BRITAX E9L30 (HUSKY) Recalls (2)

Campaign:

03C011000 on 01/05/2004

Component:

Child seat

Manufactured:

10/06/2002 - 12/07/2003

Affected:

19,877

Defect:

Husky child restraints model e9l30 manufactured from october 7, 2002 to december 8, 2003. these seats fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems." restraints when installed with a lap belt as described in the current user's manual, for a long/serpentine belt path, could allow the child's head to move further forward than allowed by fmvss no. 213 in the event of a vehicle crash.

Consequence:

In the event of a vehicle crash, the child's head may strike something in the vehicle, possibly resulting in injury or death.

Correction:

Registered owners will be provided with labels and instructions for the application of the labels to be placed over the corresponding instructions in the current users guide and on the restraint cover. non-registered owners may obtain the free remedy by calling britax at 1-888-427-4829. non-registered owners are strongly urged to register their child seat with the manufacturer in case of future safety recalls. owner notification is expected to begin january 13, 2004. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact britax at 888-427-4829.

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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Campaign:

04C002000 on 08/04/2004

Component:

Child seat: harness

Manufactured:

10/10/2002 - 07/22/2004

Affected:

355,516

Defect:

Britax marathon, wizard, husky, and traveller plus child restraints. the a-lok adjuster assembly can allow slippage of the webbing resulting in loosening of the harness straps.

Consequence:

If slippage were to occur in the event of a vehicle crash, the child could move too far forward, possibly increasing the risk of injury.

Correction:

Registered owners will be notified of this condition on or about august 11, 2004, along with instructions to check for slippage after every use. if slippage is occurring before replacement straps can be mailed, the use of the restraint should be stopped and customers should contact britax at 1-800-683-2045 for further assistance. registered owners will receive a replacement adjuster strap by september 30, 2004.

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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