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Recall 00e034000 equipment: child seat: convertible; britax model # 161, dom, 1/22/99.shoulder kit makes it very difficult to adjust the shoulder belt.metal clip gets stuck on the hole in the back of the seat. Often the car seat has tobe taken out of the vehicle in order to correct the problem. Please provide any further informaton.
Britax roundabout child car seat buckle not engaging.
Remedy to recall campaign 00e034000 is not acceptable.the rubber pieces is a continous strain to infant's neck.also the range of themotionchest clipis now limited and making it very difficult for consumer to fit theinfant into carseat.the modification on child seat done by manufacturer after recall failed to remedy the problem.the shoulder pads are not soft and dig into the side of the child's neck causing great discomfort.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the child kicked the button on the child seat that released the belt.the manufacturer was not alerted.the child safety seat was a britax roundabout, manufactured on october 22, 2004.
We own a britax roundabout convertible child restraint. We have not had any accidents involving this seat, but i'm afraid it might fail if we do. Where the car seat belt passes through the restraint's forward facing red seat-belt lock off, it doesn't seem to stay locked. Our other seat is a britax marathon which has a different type of lock, which never comes unlocked. This just seems like something that should be investigated. Maybe it is just a defect in our restraint, but one defect is too many. Thanks, [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'*pm
When i was cinching the belts on one car seat, one of the male latches popped out.i tried it again on the others and was able to recreate it again on another one in just a few tries.
The information on the child seat and manual for infant weight and length did not fit the actual child within that weight and length.when rear faced, a 5lbs. 19" infant is too small to have the straps at or below the shoulders.the child must be 24-25" long to fit the seat properly.scc
Britax roundabout car seat will not lock in the forward facing position.*mrthe seat only stays in the full recline position (roundabout e9l0274).
The sticker and the informational booklet for usage of this seat are misleading.the sticker claims achild may be seated rear facing until 30 lbs and whose height it between 19 and 30 inches.the manual however does not specify the height requirement.consumers son out grew the ability to sit rear ward and will not reach 30 lbs until age 2 and a half .*jg
Remedy to campaign 00e034000 is not acceptable.the rubber pieces is a continous strain to infant's neck.also the range of the motion chestclip is now limited and making it very difficult for consumer to fit infant into carseat.
The contact owns a britax roundabout child restraint, model number e9la634. The contact stated that he pulled upward to tighten the latch on the safety seat and the latching mechanism failed. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised the contact to pull downward to tighten the latch.
We took our britax roundabout carseat for a carseat inspection by a certified technician and he determined the carseat was broken, the recline lever on the bottom of the seat does not lock in either the recline or upright position.the carseat has not been in an accident, nor was there any damage to the seat to cause this problem.the carseat is out of warranty, britax therefore will not address the issue, we are concerned that this could happen to others and/or be a design problem.
Consumer states that the child can slip threw child safety seat straps.
I had a 1996 honda accord station wagon. I have an infant who needs to be rear facing in her car seat. There are no tether anchors for this vehicle for a rear facing infant car seat in the rear seat of the vehicle.*nlm
In rear facing position, seat does not stay locked in the reclineposition.*sc
Child safety seat failure, after locking the black lock child is able to loose it without mashing the red button. *sc
The consumer placed his arm in belt path.there were prongs located in the belt loop path which became embedded in consumer's wrist.the oakdale fire department had to use a hacksaw to cut child safety seat from arm.the consumer sustained small punctures on the inside and outside of his wrist(britax roundabout, dom 09/01/1999).*nlm
Consumer stated while driving child was able to release herself from child safety seat. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. *phthe third time the consumer's daughter released herself, she wiggled down in the seat and her neck got caught in the top chest restraint. The consumer saw her in the rear mirror and was able to release her daughter in time before she was severely injured. The daughter sustained scrapes and bruises. When britax was contacted, they stated they were aware of the failure and created a cover to prevent the failure from recurring. The consumer felt if they were aware of the failure, then britax should've sent every consumer another one. *ph
Britax 00e 034 000/fmvss 213 harness adjuster:repairs kit concerning the metal clip attach to the new harness gets caught in the old harness, and causes excessive space and unability to secure the child properly. Please provide further details.
The bottom base is splitting apart at the seam.we have contacted britax and were told that when the seat was in the rear facing position, that we had it too tight and that it is not a safety concern!!we had it installed by a chp child safety officer.and the biggest concern is that seats are not in tight enough.each britax representative we spoke with was aware of the problem and said it has happened before.in our opinion this is then a manufacturing defect and shoul be repaired.
When i was cinching the belts on one car seat, one of the male latches popped out.i tried it again on the others and was able to recreate it again on another one in just a few tries.
Consumer appreciated service to show whether or not car seat was installed correctly.*mr ph
Britaxmodel # 161;dom 20-feb-1999; 00e 034 000/fmvss 213 hardness ajuster: replacement hardness ajuster causes a problem with unable to ajust the hardness strap; manufacturer notified and informed consumer that they are aware of the the problem. Feel free to provide further details.
Britax model # e900217, dom 27-sep-2000; child is able to get the harness buckle loose.after getting the buckle loose,child tried to slide underharness, and got one of the straps caught around his neck. Manufacturer sent plastic covers to place over buckle and they have broken.
Britax freeway model # 101 pn000-002, dom 05/01/1998. Consumer states that child is able to unlatch buckle and get out ofseat.there was a recall on the 1997 seats for the buckle, and the manufacturer was providing a devise thatwas to beplaced over buckle.
Britax roundabout car seat.2 year old son can unbuckle 5 point harness seat belt in seat. In the event of accident can cause serious injury.car seat is rated up convertible car seat rated up to 40 lbs. *nlm
My three-year-old 32lb son is able to completely remove both the chest clip and three point seat belt on his britax roundabout car seat.these were supposed to be the safest car seats on the market. A child restraint system should be child proof and not enable the child to free himself of the safety restraints! with twins, i have paid over $400 for these car seats and expected high quality to go with the high price.
Britax model # 161-12, dom 4/6/98; daughter who is not two years of age is able to unbuckle the car seat between legs. Daughter has been able to do this since she was 16 months old. Britax is sending parent a higher resistant buckle. Please provide any further information.
I have a britax roundabout convertible car seat (infant/toddler). The crotch buckle pushes down to release, and my 2 year old can push the button and open the buckle. She has done this several times while driving, forcing us to stop using the seat. Britax knows of the problem, and in their new models offers a crotch buckle with a front-push release, and they have an adapter to fix the problem on the existing top-button buckles. Given the problems i experienced, this part should be recalled, and i believe britax should notify all owners of this carseat and mail the recall part. My carseast was purchased in late 1999 or early 2000.
My 2 year old daughter unbuckled the chest clip on her car seat, then maneuvered her shoulders until they were free while the car was in motion. When i called britax to complain about this problem, they told me "not all carseats are childproof" and tried to sell a preventative cover for the seat buckle to me. The buckle cover would not even solve my problem because it is the chest clip that she can very easily unbuckle. Even if she did not maneuver out of the shoulder straps, with the clip unlatched, she is not secure in her car seat. I have never had this problem in any other car seats with my daughter (or other children) because they all require an adult hand to unlatch two points on the chest clip.
The britax roundabout convertible car seat latch is not safe. My 17 month old child can unlatch it easily. It is the type that they made about two years ago with the latch on top. You could drop a drink on it and unlatch it. The company doesn't want to help me with the problem by replacing the harness. I am paying for a new harness but it will take them 7-10 days to ship (for and additional $5) unless i pay $30 for shipping. The item is small and costs $12. I live in colorado, not china. Why is it $30 for overnight shipping in the us? i am extremely disappointed in this defective product and the way that the company will not handle it and i am amazed that this product is not already recalled.thank youken crounse.
My two year old unfastened the car seat metal buckle while i was driving the car on the freeway.she is able to push the red button so that the piece that secures the belt to the buckle pops open.the seat is made for children up to 40 lbs, my daughter weights 31 or 32 lbs.i panicked.i retried the seat, and--sure enough--chloe could push the button until it popped open.she thought it was a game. When i contacted the company on 4/2/2003, they were nonchalant and unapologetically, saying it had happened before, that their seats were not "child proof", and that i could receive from them a plastic piece to put over the buckle/fastener.when i pointed out thati would not be able to transport my daughter until i received the part, they offered no recourse.i was flabbergasted.i called the right start store where i purchased the car seat, and they told me they had the piece.i drove there, retrieved the piece, but find it an unacceptable way to use the car seat.i called britax again today to complain, once again they were unresponsive and i was told there was no way they would replace what i consider a faulty, defective car seat.no two year old should be able to get out of a car seat and--if the company knew this could happen (e.g. They have a special piece) then at the very least parents should be warned of that possibility--not have it come as the shock of the season while driving 65 mph on the freeway.i paid over $200 for what i thought was the best and safest car seat.and, that it was what i want for my daughter (the baby of five children, i have never had this problem before with the others!)
The consumers two year old was able to unbuckle the child safety seat belt.*nlm*nlm
Britax roundabout convertible car seat manufactured in sept. 2001--my 20 month, under 30 lb. Daughter can undo the 5-pt. Harness buckle.
Britax model # 161, dom 01-mar-2000;cover forpuzzle buckle on car seat broke off. This piecewas small enough that an infant could choke on the device if swallowed.
Britax, dom 07-21-1999; toddler is able to unlock harness/ release botton without any force, allowing him to come out off seat while vehicle is moving. Please include model number.
Britax model#161, dom 13 feb 99:consumer's 16 month old child can release the buckle.if child does this, and thenvehicle is involved ia a crash,child would not br protected by the retraint system, and could be injured. Manufacturer was not notifed at thiis time. Please feel free to provide any further details.
Britax roundabout, model #e900230, dom 20 july 2001; buckle will not stay in latch plate.
Consumer states harness release botton is easily unhooked by toddlermaking it very easy for toddler to come out of child safety seat while vehicle is moving. Model #161 mfg date sept 1998.8jb
Britaxmodel # 207000, date 7-4-2000; afterconsumer bucklesinfant in buckle will open on its own, causing loss of protection.there is no clicking sound when snapping both pieces together.
Britax model # e900217, dom 28-jul-2000; infant is able to release the harness strap buckle without any force.contacted manufacturer.buckle cover does not work.
Round about seat manufactured in april 1998. Forward facing red seat belt lockoff failed. Manufacturer has been notified.manufacturer provided replacement at no cost.
Britax freeway model # 101 pn000-002, dom 05/01/1998. Consumer states that child is able to unlatch buckle and get out ofseat.there was a recall on the 1997 seats for the buckle, and the manufacturer was providing a devise thatwas to beplaced over buckle.
Front buckle will not lock properly,allowingchild to come out ofchild car seat. Manufactorer was informed.
While installing a britax model no. E900217, manufacture date 6/27/2003, i found that the lock off would not hold the lap/shoulder belt. The belt could move almost freely.*nlm
The harness straps frayed excessively,also the straps locking clip became stuck, which caused it not to release. *mr
Consumer called compalinin about having problems with the lock system on the car seat as that the child can release this and is able to come out of the car seat. Ts
Manufacture's recall noticebcs 060001 on child safety seat.received repair kit, and had it installed. After installing the kit, noticed harness clip would ride up to child's throat after adjusting the straps.remedy had failed.harness strapswere very hard to loosen after adjusting whenrelease buttonwas pressed.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the child kicked the button on the child seat that released the belt.the manufacturer was not alerted.the child safety seat was a britax roundabout, manufactured on october 22, 2004.
Harness buckle does not always "click" into place as it should.
Britax roundabout child car seat buckle not engaging.
When i was cinching the belts on one car seat, one of the male latches popped out.i tried it again on the others and was able to recreate it again on another one in just a few tries.
Dt*:the contact stated the 19 month old child is able to unlatch the child seat by pushing on the red button.the convertible seat is a britax roundabout built on november 30, 2001.
Hi,my name is [xxx] an aaa member,and am experiencing a unique problem withthe car seat, well actually my children in the car seats.i have properly installed britax car seats , 2005 & 2006 models)for both my 3 & 2 year olds.my problem is that both children have learned how to open both the chest clasp and the leg harness release buttons.they then proceed to roam about the car while i am driving.i am not always in a position to immediately pull over to sit them down again.i contacted the car seat company who assured me that there was nothing that could be done and that all car seats have more or less the same type of buckle system.i even contacted my local police station who had absolutely no advice other that reminding me i would receive a stiff summons for children not being in their car seats! please help me with my situation. I have no idea where to turn. I am a single mom who always travels alone with my kids and only take them if absolutely necessary.i have tried all kinds of distraction methods such as games, coloring, music... But all to no avail.i am truly worried about their safety..any advice would be greatly appreciated.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Britax, model 900217, domdate 1-27-00 , child is able to unbuckle harness, consumer feels this is a design flaw.
When i was cinching the belts on one car seat, one of the male latches popped out.i tried it again on the others and was able to recreate it again on another one in just a few tries.
Hi,my name is [xxx] an aaa member,and am experiencing a unique problem withthe car seat, well actually my children in the car seats.i have properly installed britax car seats , 2005 & 2006 models)for both my 3 & 2 year olds.my problem is that both children have learned how to open both the chest clasp and the leg harness release buttons.they then proceed to roam about the car while i am driving.i am not always in a position to immediately pull over to sit them down again.i contacted the car seat company who assured me that there was nothing that could be done and that all car seats have more or less the same type of buckle system.i even contacted my local police station who had absolutely no advice other that reminding me i would receive a stiff summons for children not being in their car seats! please help me with my situation. I have no idea where to turn. I am a single mom who always travels alone with my kids and only take them if absolutely necessary.i have tried all kinds of distraction methods such as games, coloring, music... But all to no avail.i am truly worried about their safety..any advice would be greatly appreciated.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Remedy to recall campaign 00e034000 is not acceptable.the rubber pieces is a continous strain to infant's neck.also the range of themotionchest clipis now limited and making it very difficult for consumer to fit theinfant into carseat.the modification on child seat done by manufacturer after recall failed to remedy the problem.the shoulder pads are not soft and dig into the side of the child's neck causing great discomfort.
The britax roundabout convertible car seat latch is not safe. My 17 month old child can unlatch it easily. It is the type that they made about two years ago with the latch on top. You could drop a drink on it and unlatch it. The company doesn't want to help me with the problem by replacing the harness. I am paying for a new harness but it will take them 7-10 days to ship (for and additional $5) unless i pay $30 for shipping. The item is small and costs $12. I live in colorado, not china. Why is it $30 for overnight shipping in the us? i am extremely disappointed in this defective product and the way that the company will not handle it and i am amazed that this product is not already recalled.thank youken crounse.
Crack in the base of the child seat. Seat is only 4 mths old. Contacted maufacturer.consumer states seat was installed by a child seat techincian. Model#e900240. Mft date 01/08/02. *mr
Complaint against:britax child safety. Inc.13501 south ridge drivecharlotte, nc usa 28273our britax roundabout car seat is splitting at the bottom seam.we have been in contact with britax child safety and they have told us it is not a safety concern.they told us that the seat was put in too tight and that the preasure caused the split.each representative we spoke with was familiar with the problem, leading us to believe it is a common problem.we were forced to purchase another seat because i consider it a safety issue.the seat is still under warenty.britax roundaboutmodel# e900212
Tether strap managed to work its way outside of car door. Strap got caught inside of door, and car seat was forced down to the ground. Manufacturerwasaware of problem.
My 2 year old daughter unbuckled the chest clip on her car seat, then maneuvered her shoulders until they were free while the car was in motion. When i called britax to complain about this problem, they told me "not all carseats are childproof" and tried to sell a preventative cover for the seat buckle to me. The buckle cover would not even solve my problem because it is the chest clip that she can very easily unbuckle. Even if she did not maneuver out of the shoulder straps, with the clip unlatched, she is not secure in her car seat. I have never had this problem in any other car seats with my daughter (or other children) because they all require an adult hand to unlatch two points on the chest clip.
Britax roundabout model # e900218, dom 08/08/2000.child can easily unlock the child seat harness.manufacturer will be notified.
Cosco, dom 01/31/2001; harness straps are deteriorating. Infantnotsecure in css. Mft date 01/31/01.
Britax model # 16118s, dom 12-21-1999; harness strap adjuster is fraying.strap gets stuck andis hard to pull.
Consumer states that both replacement shoulder straps for the child safety seat had ripped, britax sent consumer a shoulder strap replacement kit, but consumer is feels that the replacement straps are made of the same material that ripped, childseat model was 161 and was purchased new.
Britax model # 161, dom 01/02/1999; received recall notice regarding harness adjuster.adjuster failed to allow the straps to be adjusted properly whileputting child in the seat or taking child out of seat.
Harness straps started to shred. The manufacturer off to sendrepair kit but they never did.the consumer felt uncomfortable replacing the straps and couldn't find any local agencies that wouldreplace the straps for liability reasons.the consumer decided to by a new child seat.*ph *nlm
Britax model # e900240 child safety seat straps started to rip/shred, and quickly worsened.manufacturer had been contacted.the car seat was less than one year old. *scc the manufacturer told the consumer a repair kit would be sent out, however the consumer never received it.
Consumer states that both replacement shoulder straps for the child safety seat had ripped, britax sent consumer a shoulder strap replacement kit, but consumer is feels that the replacement straps are made of the same material that ripped, childseat model was 161 and was purchased new.
My 2 year old daughter unbuckled the chest clip on her car seat, then maneuvered her shoulders until they were free while the car was in motion. When i called britax to complain about this problem, they told me "not all carseats are childproof" and tried to sell a preventative cover for the seat buckle to me. The buckle cover would not even solve my problem because it is the chest clip that she can very easily unbuckle. Even if she did not maneuver out of the shoulder straps, with the clip unlatched, she is not secure in her car seat. I have never had this problem in any other car seats with my daughter (or other children) because they all require an adult hand to unlatch two points on the chest clip.
The recall kit for the child safety seat was received, consumer followed instructions however the seat straps do not work properly after recall work completed, the child is not properly secured.
I had a 1996 honda accord station wagon. I have an infant who needs to be rear facing in her car seat. There are no tether anchors for this vehicle for a rear facing infant car seat in the rear seat of the vehicle.*nlm
The recall kit for the child safety seat was received, consumer followed instructions however the seat straps do not work properly after recall work completed, the child is not properly secured.
Recall # 00e034000 harness adjuster: corrective action makes it very difficult to adjust the shoulder harness. New shoulder pad in corrective part is difficult to adjust for the size of the child. New piece of strap pulls out of the metal part very easily. Please provide model number and date seat was manufactured.
Britax model 161, dom 12/1997; child was able to pushlittle red lever down and get out of seat. Consumer has contactedmanufacturer.manufacturer sent replacement parts, child was still able to get out the seat. Please provide any further details.
Britax model 161,recall 003034000; newly design of the "rubber type" harness which needed to install may cause the new harness to rub against the child skin. Inevent of a crash it may tear the childs skin.*ml
The harness straps frayed excessively,also the straps locking clip became stuck, which caused it not to release. *mr
Britax model # e900240, child seatharness locking mechanisms fails to function. The latchplatefails to click when put into buckle, and unbuckles at anytime.
The seat was not equipped with a latch system.the vehicle did not have a devise for tethering.the seat was fastened with the shoulder belt.the seat lurched forward while going up a steep hill.the seat would not lock into place in either recline or upright position.the manager found a missing piece of the rod that appeared to hold in place.*scc
The information on the child seat and manual for infant weight and length did not fit the actual child within that weight and length.when rear faced, a 5lbs. 19" infant is too small to have the straps at or below the shoulders.the child must be 24-25" long to fit the seat properly.scc
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