Britax strollers were sold at major retailers such as Target and Babies “R” Us since 2011. Since 2011, approximately 676,000 strollers have been sold in the U.S., with an 36,400 more in Canada and 4,600 in Mexico.
The problem occurs when the strollers are in the travel system mode, when the car seat component is attached to the stroller frame using click and go receivers. The car seats have been reported to unexpectedly disconnecting from the stroller component and falling to the ground.
The problem occurs when the strollers are in the travel system mode, when the car seat component is attached to the stroller frame using click and go receivers. The car seats have been reported to unexpectedly disconnecting from the stroller component and falling to the ground.Injuries to Children
Britax has received 33 reports of car seats unexpectedly disconnecting from the strollers and falling to the ground, resulting in 26 reports of injuries to children, including scratches, bruises, cuts and bumps to the head. In addition, Britax is aware of 1,337 reports of strollers with damaged Click & Go receiver mounts.
Recall number: 17-088
Hazard: A damaged receiver mount on the stroller can cause the car seat to disengage and fall unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to infants in the car seat.
Remedy: Repair
Consumer Contact: Britax online at www.us.britax.com and click on the Safety Notice on the homepage or visit us.britax.com/recall, call toll-free at 844-227-0300 from 8:30 a.m.to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday.
