Britax Child Safety, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2006

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Britax Child Safety, Inc. in 2006. See the details of the recalls below.

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September 25, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FMVSS 213/TETHER HOOK

CERTAIN BRITAX BOULEVARD CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, MODEL E9L57, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 1 THROUGH AUGUST 1, 2006. DURING TESTING, THE TETHER HOOK OPENED WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE AND CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM INTEGRITY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.

NHTSA ID: 06C003000

Component: CHILD SEAT

# of Units Affected: 24,263

Consequence Summary:

IF THE TOP TETHER HOOK OPENS DURING A CRASH, THE CHILD RESTRAINT COULD CHANGE FROM AN UPRIGHT TO A RECLINED POSITION INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Corrective Action:

REGISTERED OWNERS WILL AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE LABELS ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS ADVISING CAREGIVERS TO DISCONTINUE USE OF THE TOP TETHER WHEN THE CHILD REACHES 50 LBS. NON-REGISTERED OWNERS CAN OBTAIN LABELS BY CONTACTING BRITAX AT 1-888-427-4829 EXT. 260. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2006.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 25, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FMVSS 213/TETHER HOOK

CERTAIN BRITAX MARATHON CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, MODELS E9L06, E9W06, AND E906, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 23 THROUGH JULY 28, 2006. DURING TESTING, THE TETHER HOOK OPENED WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE AND CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM INTEGRITY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.

NHTSA ID: 06C004000

Component: CHILD SEAT

# of Units Affected: 34,355

Consequence Summary:

UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, IF A CHILD EXCEEDS 50 POUNDS AND THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER ALLOWS USE OF THE TOP TETHER ABOVE 50 POUNDS, UPON VEHICLE IMPACT, THE TOP TETHER HOOK MAY OPEN AND HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO RELEASE FROM THE TETHER ANCHOR. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD MAY MOVE FORWARD FURTHER THAN ALLOWED UNDER FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 213. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THERE IS A RISK OF POTENTIAL INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Corrective Action:

BRITAX WILL NOTIFY ALL REGISTERED OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OCTOBER 22, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT BRITAX AT 1-800-683-2045 OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.MARATHONRECALL.COM.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 12, 2006

(Campaign #: BCS #090601)

FMVSS 213/INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED CARRIER

CERTAIN BRITAX COMPANION REAR FACING INFANT ONLY CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, MODEL E9L14, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 27, 2003, AND JUNE 6, 2004. DUE TO AN INCORRECT ASSEMBLY OF SOME OF THE INFANT CARRIERS, TABS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE CARRIER MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEATED. THESE CHILD RESTRAINTS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE FRONTAL IMPACT CRASH REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.

NHTSA ID: 06C002000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 2,698

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE CARRIER WOULD ROTATE BEYOND THE LIMIT REQUIRED BY LAW, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH TO THE CHILD.

Corrective Action:

BRITAX WILL NOTIFY ALL REGISTERED OWNERS AND INSTRUCT OWNERS TO INSPECT THE BOTTOM OF THE CARRIER FOR INCORRECT ASSEMBLY. IF THE CARRIER HAS AN INCORRECT ASSEMBLY, BRITAX WILL REPLACE THE CARRIER AND THE BASE FREE OF CHARGE. IF THE CARRIER HAS AN INCORRECT ASSEMBLY, OWNERS ARE ADVISED THAT THEY MAY CONTINUE USING THE CARRIER WITHOUT THE BASE UNTIL THEY RECEIVE A NEW RESTRAINT SYSTEM. PROPER INSTRUCTIONS ON INSTALLING THE CARRIER IN THE CAR WITHOUT THE BASE ARE PROVIDED IN THE PRODUCT USERS' GUIDE. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.BRITAXUSA.COM. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRITAX'S TOLL-FREE NUMBER AT 1-888-427-4829.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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