One of the Britax Römer brand car seats is being recalled due to a risk of detachment from the shell which could be dangerous for the baby. What to do ?
If you own the Britax Römer Baby-Safe 5Z car seat, it is recommended not to use it anymore, and above all, toavoid carrying the hull outside the vehicle. “There is a potential safety issue with a gap that may form between the handle and the shell of the BABY-SAFE 5Z“says the childcare brand on its website. This risk of detachment of the hull which can fall is likely to lead to a collision with other objects and injure the child. So far, no injuries related to this problem However, as a precautionary measure, it is recommended that you no longer use the car seat, return it to the point of sale where you purchased it, or contact consumer services on 01 85 14 98 98 .
How to replace your Britax Römer car seat for free?
The recalled product, parents concerned can have it replaced free of charge by a new version, the Baby Safe 5Z2. “Your new product will be the same color and fabric as your old one. The BABY-SAFE 5Z2 handle has been tested at our component center in Leipheim, Germany and is safe and does not have this potential problem” reassures the manufacturer.
Check the product name on the orange label located under the shell. If there is a “2” after BABY-SAFE 5Z, the product is not affected by this recall. To be sure it is the right product, the brand specifies that the BABY-SAFE 5Z car seat has a shell with the Ergo Recline function, which allows the baby shell to be tilted using a button located at the back of the seat. The BABY-SAFE 5Z sun visor is attached to the shell of the carrycot and not to the handle as is the case for other products.