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Posted: 06:19 AM January 30th, 2012 |
| Report Date : |
January 30, 2012 at 08:19 AM |
| NHTSA Campaign ID number : |
12C001000 |
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| Child Restraint Brand Name / Model or Model No.: |
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Production Dates: |
| CHAPERONE / E9L692J (BLACK/SILVER) |
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SEP 01, 2010 - APR 30, 2011 |
| CHAPERONE / E9L692K (RED) |
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SEP 01, 2010 - APR 30, 2011 |
| CHAPERONE / E9L692L (COWMOOFLAGE) |
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SEP 01, 2010 - APR 30, 2011 |
| CHAPERONE / E9L692M (GREEN) |
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SEP 01, 2010 - APR 30, 2011 |
| Manufacturer: BRITAX CHILD SAFETY, INC. |
Mfr's Report Date: JAN 25, 2012 |
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12C001000 |
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N/A |
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| Component: CHILD SEAT: HARNESS |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 14,220 |
Summary:
 BRITAX IS RECALLING CERTAIN CHAPERONE INFANT CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2011. THE HARNESS ADJUSTER CAN DETACH FROM THE SEAT SHELL. |
Consequence:
SHOULD THE HARNESS ADJUSTER DETACH FROM THE SEAT, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH. |
Remedy:
BRITAX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE REPAIR KITS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL AND MAILING OF THE KITS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 6, 2012 UNTIL THEN, ANY SEATS ON WHICH THE HARNESS ADJUSTER HAS DETACHED WILL BE REPLACED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRITAX AT 1-888-427-4829 OR VISIT WWW.BRITAXUSA.COM. |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
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