RecallifyIs the Britax ROUNDABOUT (E9L16) car seat recalled?
Yes. Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the Britax ROUNDABOUT (E9L16) car seat. The latest, recall 2007416 from December 19, 2007, covers model years 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007: Certain restraint systems do not comply with the fit requirements of CMVSS 213.1 - Infant Restraint Systems.
Recall 2007416: model years 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
What's wrong: Certain restraint systems do not comply with the fit requirements of CMVSS 213.1 - Infant Restraint Systems. The labels affixed to the restraint systems indicate that the units are recommended for rear-facing use by infants whose weight is between birth and 13.6 kg and whose height is between birth and 76 cm. It may be impossible to follow the manufacturer's instructions and adjust the shoulder harness straps at or below the shoulders of certain low birth weight new born infants for a snug fit. In this situation, smaller occupants are at greater risk of injury or death during a vehicle crash. Correction: Britax will supply owners with revised labels and instruction manual inserts that reflect a new minimum weight use limit of 2.3 kg and new fit recommendations.
Recall 2007357: model year 2007
What's wrong: Certain child restraints do not meet the labeling requirements of CMVSS 213. One label only contains French instructions/warnings, while another, although in a bilingual format, contains partial information. Correction: Owners will be provided with updated labels and installation instructions.
How do I know if my Britax ROUNDABOUT (E9L16) 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.
Owner complaints in the US
NHTSA, the US road safety regulator, has 116 owner complaints on file that mention Britax "Roundabout" car seats (US reports since 1995, most recent 2019). Complaints are owners' reports, not confirmed defects, and US and Canadian models can differ. Search NHTSA
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