RecallifyIs the Britax PINNACLE CT car seat recalled?
Yes. Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the Britax PINNACLE CT car seat. The latest, recall 2014362 from August 22, 2014, covers model years 2013, 2014: Certain child/booster seats may not comply with the requirements of the Canada Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Seats Safety Regulations (RSSR).
Recall 2014362: model years 2013, 2014
What's wrong: Certain child/booster seats may not comply with the requirements of the Canada Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Seats Safety Regulations (RSSR). The instruction manual and the labels affixed to the booster seat contain various minor translation errors and omissions. Correction: A production change has been undertaken to remedy these technical non-compliance conditions. No corrective recall action is required as the technical non-compliance conditions are deemed to be non-safety related.
Recall 2014007: model year 2013
What's wrong: Certain child car seats may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 - Child Restraint Systems. The instruction manuals and product labelling incorrectly indicate that the seats are not certified for use in an aircraft. Correction: A production change has been undertaken to remedy these technical non-compliance conditions. No corrective recall action is required as the technical non-compliance conditions are deemed to be non-safety related. Consumers who contact Britax Child Safety, Inc. at the toll-free number 1-888-427-4829 can request a remedy kit containing a replacement instructions and labels. <a href="http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers-childsafety-1395.html">Click here for more information</a>
How do I know if my Britax PINNACLE CT 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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