Is the Britax B-SAFE 35 car seat recalled?
Yes. Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the Britax B-SAFE 35 car seat. The latest, recall 2026399 from August 18, 2026, covers model years 2020, 2020.0, 2021, 2021.0, 2022, 2022.0, 2023, 2023.0: On certain infant car seats, the screw(s) that attach the carry handle to the sides of the car seat could loosen over time.
Recall 2026399: model years 2020, 2020.0, 2021, 2021.0, 2022, 2022.0, 2023, 2023.0
What's wrong: On certain infant car seats, the screw(s) that attach the carry handle to the sides of the car seat could loosen over time. If this happens, the carry handle could detach. Safety Risk: A carry handle that detaches could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Action: To reduce the safety risk Britax advises that you should only lift or carry the seat by the shell until the recall repairs have been completed. Britax will notify registered owners in writing and provide you with instructions on how to request a remedy kit. You should contact Britax to obtain a free remedy kit and instructions for how to install it. If you have not yet registered your seat, have moved, or have any questions about this recall, you can contact Britax by phone at: 1-888-427-4829 or online at: https://britax.ca/contact-us
Recall 2017311: model years 2015, 2016, 2017
What's wrong: On certain infant car seats, the center tab on the chest clip may break off, which could present a choking hazard to an infant in the car seat.
What to do: Consumers are advised to call Britax Child Safety, Inc. at 1-833-474-7016 to request a free remedy kit that contains step-by-step instructions as well as a replacement chest clip made from a different material that improves the durability of the tab. Detailed instructions concerning this notice are also available online at www.bsafe35clip.com.
Recall 2016010: model years 2014, 2015
What's wrong: On certain infant car seats, cracks could form around the carry handle grip. If the cracks lead to the handle breaking, the seat could be dropped, causing potential injury to the infant.
What to do: Registered owners will be sent a repair kit. Owners who have not registered their car seat should contact Britax at 1-800-683-2045 or at Britax.Recall@britax.com to obtain a remedy kit. In the interim, owners may continue to use the infant car seat, but the seat should not be lifted or carried by the carry handle until the remedy kit has been installed.
How do I know if my Britax B-SAFE 35 is affected?
Check the label on the side, back or bottom of the seat for the model number and date of manufacture, and compare them with the model years and dates in the official notice.
Is the fix free?
Recall remedies are free from the maker. The official notice lists how to get it, and Recallify can contact the maker for you.
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