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Britax Römer BABY-SAFE 5Z infant carrier recalled over an injury risk
Product Recall for Britax Römer BABY-SAFE 5Z infant carrier presenting a risk of injuries.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
Britax Römer BABY-SAFE 5Z infant carrier
- Sold betweenCompare with your receipt or order date.
- January 2023 to June 2023
What to do now
Britax Römer BABY-SAFE 5Z infant carrier has been reported because it could hurt the person using it.
- Put it out of use now.
- Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
- Contact Britax Römer or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2308-0002). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Britax Römer BABY-SAFE 5Z infant carrier presenting a risk of injuries.
The risk
It has been identified that there is a potential safety issue with a gap that can form between the handle and seat-shell of the carrier. This could result in an unexpected detachment of the handle causing sudden movements of the shell. This may lead to the carrier falling or colliding with other items and therefore, there is a risk of injury to the infant user.
The recalled product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users.
For further details, please access the Britax Römer website at the following link: https://www.britax-romer.co.uk/safety-notices-1?article=SafetyNotice-BabySafe5Z
Additional information
PSD case number: 2308-0002
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A black and grey infant carrier with a black carry handle.
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Questions
Why has Britax Römer BABY-SAFE 5Z infant carrier been recalled?
Britax Römer BABY-SAFE 5Z infant carrier has been reported because it could hurt the person using it. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the sold between on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Put it out of use now. Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
