23,000 infant car seats being recalled
The Chaperone infant car seat is under recall because a clip on the chest harness can break loose and poses a risk of cuts or a choking hazard. The seat, made in China, is imported by Britax Child Safety Inc., of Charlotte, N.C. Consumers are urged to stop using the seat as is and contact Britax for a free repair kit, which includes a replacement kit. This item is also under recall from the his product was also recalled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (Undated) Credit: Handout
Britax is recalling about 23,000 infant car seats due to faulty harness clips.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the clip on the chest harness of the Chinese-made car seats can break loose and pose a risk of cuts or a choking hazard.
The Charlotte, N.C.-based Britax Child Safety Inc. has received three reports of cuts and scratches and one report of a child placing a broken clip in his mouth.
The seats were sold nationwide as well as on the Britax website from June 2009 to October 2010.
For a free repair kit, contact Britax at 888-427-4829.
Find further information, click here to find the recall notice online at the www.cpsc.gov or click here to go to www.britaxusa.com.
Models of the seats are also under recall by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the same reason.
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