Product description
Series 60. Model 2204. It is estimated that approximately 70 units of the carriers were incomplete when despatched, therefore they cannot restrain a child in the event of an accident. The product was sold at Target stores from 1 December 2008.
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Reason the product is recalled
The product does not comply with the Trade Practices Act mandatory standard for child restraints. The infant carriers are missing the harness, the upper anchorage strap (tether strap) and stabilising bar which makes the carrier unusable in a car.
The hazards to consumers
Injury.
What consumers should do
If you are affected, do not use the Infant Carrier. To arrange for a free replacement, contact Britax Childcare on 1800 806 974 (9am to 5pm Eastern Summer Time)advising a description of the product and details of where the replacement product can be sent.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Britax Childcare Pty Ltd
Identifying product features
Consumers can identify the product by locating the Model No 2204 on the outer carton or by locating the Series 60/a/2004 on a label on the base of the carrier. The defect and missing components can be easily seen by observation, as the carriers do not contain the harness with buckle, upper tether strap or stabilising bar.
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
Consumers can identify the product by locating the Model No 2204 on the outer carton or by locating the Series 60/a/2004 on a label on the base of the carrier. The defect and missing components can be easily seen by observation, as the carriers do not contain the harness with buckle, upper tether strap or stabilising bar.
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2009/10589 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.
