Britax Canadian Roundabout infant and child restraint system – labels

TP 14566
Public Notice
Child Restraint Systems
2007-P07 E

Manufacturer:
Britax Child Safety, Inc.
13501 South Ridge Drive
Charlotte, NC 28273
U.S.A.
Tel.: 704-409-1700
Fax: 704-409-1710
Website: www.BritaxUSA.com

Consumer Contact:
Britax Consumer Services Information Line: 1-800-683-2045

Model and Model Number Affected:
Britax Roundabout - E9L16

Dates of Manufacture:
September 19, 2007 to October 15, 2007, inclusive

Number of Units:
349

Geographic Distribution:
Across Canada

Issue:

As a result of an internal audit, Britax Child Safety, Inc. ("Britax") has found that restraint systems manufactured during this time period fail to comply with the labelling requirements of the Canadian Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions Safety Regulations.

The affected units were produced with a standalone French label and a bilingual (English/French) label. Together, the two labels do not provide all information and warnings in English as required by the regulations. This label non-compliance condition is the result of certain label design changes that were being implemented.

Safety Risk:

All information and warnings required on the two Roundabout labels are also contained in the bilingual (English/French) instruction manual, which is attached to the restraint system. The label non-compliance condition does not affect the use of the restraint system.

Company Action and Consumer Recourse:

Britax will provide a free label replacement kit and detailed instructions to all registered owners beginning December 18, 2007. After December 18, 2007, consumers that have an affected Roundabout and have not registered their restraint system should contact Britax at 1-800-683-2045. To verify product registration and order a repair kit online, visit www.BritaxUSA.com.

Until the non-compliant labels are replaced, the restraint system can continue to be used in accordance with the instructions found in the manual. The affected restraint systems should not be returned to the Britax retailer.

Transport Canada: 1-800-333-0371

Release Date: December 14, 2007