Infant Car Seats Recalled by Britax Due to Laceration and Choking Hazards
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 11-031 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- November 4, 2010
- Brand
- Britax
- Category
- Baby and nursery
- Products
- Chaperone Infant car seats
- Hazard
- Laceration and Choking Hazards
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestionLaceration and cuts
- Remedy
- Replace, Repair
- Units
- About 23,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 6, 2016
What was recalled
The recall includes Chaperone infant car seats with model numbers E9L69N9 (Moonstone), E9L69P2 (Red Mill), E9L69P3 (Savannah) and E9L69P5 (Cowmooflage) sold in the U.S. All recalled models were 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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Chaperone Infant car seats · About 23,000 units
Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Mass and independent retailers nationwide and on the Britax website from June 2009 to October 2010 for about $230.; Britax Child Safety Inc., of Charlotte, N.C..
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received four reports of the chest clip breaking. Injuries from three reports included minor lacerations and scratches to arms and a finger; and one report involved an infant placing the clip in his mouth.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Britax at (888) 427-4829 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.britax.com
Recall history and context
Britax appears in 7 CPSC recalls on record. See all Britax recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 238 recalls in the baby and nursery category, 59 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Chaperone Infant car seats (About 23,000 units). S.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration and Choking Hazards.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately contact Britax for a free repair kit, which includes a replacement chest clip. Registered owners have been directly contacted by Britax.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 6, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.