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Britax Child Safety child seat recall: Child Seat Carrying Handle May Detach

Britax Child Safety, Inc. (Britax) is recalling certain B-Safe Gen 2, B-Safe Gen 2 Flexfit, B-Safe Gen 2 Flexfit Plus, B-Safe 35, B-Safe Ultra, and Endeavours child seats. Please refer to Britax's recall report for the specific models. A screw in the child seat carrying handle may come loose, causing the handle to partially detach. A child may fall after a partial detachment, increasing the risk of injury. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026. Owners may contact Britax customer service at 888-427-4829. About 114,660 units are covered nationwide. Owners can check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. This is a national recall; it is not specific to New Carlisle or to Ohio.

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NHTSA campaign26C006000
ManufacturerBritax Child Safety, Inc.
Recall typeChild Seat
ComponentCHILD SEAT
Units114,660
Do not driveno
Park outsideno
DefectBritax Child Safety, Inc. (Britax) is recalling certain B-Safe Gen 2, B-Safe Gen 2 Flexfit, B-Safe Gen 2 Flexfit Plus, B-Safe 35, B-Safe Ultra, and Endeavours child seats. Please refer to Britax's recall report for the specific models. A screw in the child seat carrying handle may come loose, causing the handle to partially detach.
ConsequenceA child may fall after a partial detachment, increasing the risk of injury.
RemedyThe remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026. Owners may contact Britax customer service at 888-427-4829.
ScopeNational recall - NHTSA publishes no state or ZIP breakdown
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