Dsunny1
CPST Instructor
I didn't see this posted yet, and I was notified from the CPS yahoo list... So, I thought I might as well copy to here.
You can use your carrier without the base until you get ahold of Britax. Just install with the seatbelt in the vehicle instead of with the base. The manual has directions on how to do this.
Model(s): Companion - E9L14 - Rear Facing Infant Only
Production Dates: October 31, 2003 - June 6, 2004
Noncompliance: 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." 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.
NHTSA No.: 06C002000
[Britax Safety Recall No. BCS# #090601]
You can use your carrier without the base until you get ahold of Britax. Just install with the seatbelt in the vehicle instead of with the base. The manual has directions on how to do this.
Model(s): Companion - E9L14 - Rear Facing Infant Only
Production Dates: October 31, 2003 - June 6, 2004
Noncompliance: 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." 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.
NHTSA No.: 06C002000
[Britax Safety Recall No. BCS# #090601]
