Posted on 29th Jan 2011 @ 6:13 PM

On November 04, 2010, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation Britax Child Safety Inc., of Charlotte, N.C., announced a voluntary recall of the Britax Chaperone Infant car seat. On specific models, the harness chest clip can break and pose a laceration hazard. Due to its small size it also poses a choking hazard.

There have been several reports of the chest clip breaking resulting in minor lacerations and scratches to arms and a finger. This recall involves Chaperone infant car seats with model numbers E9L95P2 (Red Mill), E9L95P3, E9L95P5 (Cowmooflage), E9L69N9 (Moonstone) manufactured between April 2009 and May 2010. The white serial label with the seat’s serial number, model number, and manufacture date can be found on the underside of the car seat.

Consumers should immediately contact Britax for a free repair kit, which includes a replacement chest clip. Registered owners will be directly contacted by Britax. For additional information, contact Britax at (888) 427-4829 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.britaxusa.com.