Britax car seat recalls
Every Britax car seat recall we found in NHTSA's records, newest first, with the hazard, remedy and official notice.
Updated October 19, 2026 · Source: NHTSA
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Britax car seat recalls, newest first
Firms on these notices: BRITAX CHILD SAFETY, INC and Britax Child Safety , Inc..
| Date | Product | Hazard | Remedy | Units | Official |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britax Britax B-SAFE 35; Britax B-SAFE ULTRA; Britax ENDEAVOURS; Britax B-SAFE GEN 2; Britax B-SAFE GEN 2 FLEXFIT PLUS; Britax B-SAFE GEN 2 FLEXFIT Campaign 26C006000 A child may fall after a partial detachment, increasing the risk of injury. | A child may fall after a partial detachment, increasing the risk of injury. | The remedy is currently under development. | 114,660 | NHTSA campaign | |
| Britax Britax ONE4LIFE SLIM Campaign 24C001000 An incorrect label and user guide may result in an improperly installed child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. | An incorrect label and user guide may result in an improperly installed child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. | Britax will mail owners new labels, free of charge. | 1,286 | NHTSA campaign | |
| Britax Britax B-SAFE 35 ELITE TRAVEL SY; Britax B-SAFE 35 TRAVEL SYSTEM; Britax B-SAFE 35 ELITE; Britax BOB B-SAFE 35; Britax B-SAFE 35 Campaign 17C002000 The broken tab may present a choking hazard to an infant in the car seat, increasing the risk of injury. | The broken tab may present a choking hazard to an infant in the car seat, increasing the risk of injury. | Britax will notify owners and will provide a replacement chest clip marked "PC", free of charge. | 207,037 | NHTSA campaign | |
| Britax Britax B-SAFE 35 ELITE TRAVEL SY; Britax B-SAFE 35 ELITE; Britax B-SAFE 35 TRAVEL SYSTEM Campaign 16C001000 If the seat falls, there is an increased risk of injury to the infant in the child restraint. | If the seat falls, there is an increased risk of injury to the infant in the child restraint. | Britax will notify all registered owners, and will ship them a remedy kit that includes a carry handle reinforcing bracket, free of charge. | 71,454 | NHTSA campaign | |
| Britax Britax ADVOCATE CLICKTIGHT; Britax BOULEVARD CLICKTIGHT; Britax MARATHON CLICKTIGHT Campaign 15C003000 If the harness loosens, the child may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash. | If the harness loosens, the child may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash. | Britax will notify registered owners and send them a remedy kit that includes a lubricant to apply to the harness adjuster button, free of charge. | 213,753 | NHTSA campaign | |
| Britax Britax ADVOCATE 70 G3; Britax BOULEVARD 70 G3; Britax PAVILION 70 G3 Campaign 12C004000 If the child bites off a piece of the softer pad, it could be a choking hazard, resulting in injury or death. | If the child bites off a piece of the softer pad, it could be a choking hazard, resulting in injury or death. | Britax will provide owners with replacement HUGS pads that are made from a firmer material and instructions on how to replace the pads free of charge. | 55,455 | NHTSA campaign | |
| Britax Britax CHAPERONE E9L692L COWMOOF; Britax CHAPERONE E9L692M GREEN; Britax CHAPERONE E9L692J BLK/SIL; Britax CHAPERONE E9L692K (RED) Campaign 12C001000 SHOULD THE HARNESS ADJUSTER DETACH FROM THE SEAT, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF… | SHOULD THE HARNESS ADJUSTER DETACH FROM THE SEAT, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH. | BRITAX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE REPAIR KITS FREE OF CHARGE. | 14,220 | NHTSA campaign | |
| Britax Britax CHAPERONE 9L69P5 COWMOO; Britax CHAPERONE E9L69P2 RED MIL; Britax CHAPERONE E9L69N9 MOONSTO; Britax CHAPERONE E9L69P3 SAVANNA Campaign 10C006000 THE SHARP EDGES OF THE BROKEN CHEST CLIP COULD CREATE A RISK OF A SKIN LACERATION AND THE FRACTURED COMPONENTS OF THE CHEST CLIP MAY… | THE SHARP EDGES OF THE BROKEN CHEST CLIP COULD CREATE A RISK OF A SKIN LACERATION AND THE FRACTURED COMPONENTS OF THE CHEST CLIP MAY PRESENT A SMALL PARTS/CHOKING HAZARD. | BRITAX WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS NOTICE AND REMEDY KITS THAT CONTAIN A REPLACEMENT CHEST CLIP AND INSTRUCTION SHEET. | 17,251 | NHTSA campaign |
This list covers the recalls we found in NHTSA's recall database, as of October 19, 2026. It isn't a safety rating of any product or brand, and a recall can cover only some models or dates, so check the official notice and search with your model number before you decide anything.
Source: NHTSA recalls data (child restraint campaigns). Data as of October 19, 2026.
How do I check whether my Britax car seat is recalled?
Search NHTSA for car seats
Car seats are recalled through NHTSA. On nhtsa.gov/recalls, choose car seats and enter the brand and model name. The model number and date of manufacture are on a label on the seat's shell or base.Search CPSC by product and model number
Nursery products, toys and other consumer products are recalled through the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Search cpsc.gov/Recallsby brand or product, then match the model number and date code on your product's label to the notice. You can report a problem at SaferProducts.gov.Register what you own
Car seats and durable nursery products such as cribs, high chairs, strollers and play yards come with a registration card, so the maker can reach you if there's a recall. Mail the card or register on the maker's site.
Questions about Britax recalls
How many Britax car seat recalls have there been?
NHTSA lists 8 car seat recall campaigns naming Britax since 2010, most recently Britax B-SAFE 35 on August 20, 2026. That's 8 of the 71 car seat recall campaigns in this list. NHTSA puts the units potentially affected at 695,116 in total.
Is my Britax car seat part of a recall?
Only the models and dates in a notice are covered. Compare your product's model number and date of manufacture with each notice below, or search nhtsa.gov/recalls for Britax. You can also contact Britax with your model number.
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