Britax controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2026
Britax recalls over 114,000 car seats over handle detachment risk
Recall announced
Britax recalled more than 114,000 car seats after complaints that a screw can come loose and cause the handle to become partially detached, which could let a child fall. The recall followed an Aug. 1 consumer complaint of a detached handle hub mount that led to a minor injury; a retrospective review found 217 reports of handle detachment and 312 reports of loose or wobbling handles, plus three other minor injuries since 2016. Affected models include B-SAFE 35, B-SAFE ULTRA, ENDEAVOURS, B-SAFE GEN 2, B-SAFE GEN 2 FLEXFIT and B-SAFE GEN 2 FLEXFIT PLUS. A repair kit was being developed, reimbursement was offered for paid fixes with a Sept. 24 deadline, and notification letters were scheduled for Oct. 19.
Company response
Recall — Britax
More than 114,000 Britax car seats are under recall after complaints were filed regarding a screw that can come loose, causing the handle to become partially detached.
Refund or compensation — Britax
Customers who had to pay for a fix to the affected part may qualify for reimbursement.
Remediation — Britax
A repair kit was in the process of being developed as of this story’s writing.
Source excerpt
A repair kit was in the process of being developed as of this story’s writing.
Following a retrospective review, the company found 217 reports of the handle detaching, and another 312 about the handle being loose or wobbling.
Customers who had to pay for a fix to the affected part may qualify for reimbursement.
2026
NHTSA announces recall of six Britax car seat models
Recall announced
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a recall of six Britax car seat models, totaling more than 114,600 units, because a screw can come loose and cause the carry handle to partially detach, creating a potential injury hazard. Britax described the action as a voluntary, precautionary product safety action affecting certain discontinued B-Safe and Endeavours model car seats last manufactured on May 16, 2023, and said no serious injuries had been reported. Owner letters are expected by October 19 and a remedy kit is expected in the coming weeks.
Company response
Recall — Britax
Britax is announcing a voluntary, precautionary product safety action affecting certain discontinued B-Safe and Endeavours model car seats last manufactured on May 16, 2023
Ongoing disclosure — Britax
Owners should register their car seats at to receive recall updates directly from Britax, including notification when the remedy kit is available to request, which is currently expected in the next several weeks
Recall — Britax
More than 114,000 child car seats sold by Britax are being recalled, according to a notice from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.
Source excerpt
Six models of car seat, or more than 114,600 units, have been affected.
A defect in the car seats makes it so the handle can come loose.
The recall, first posted online on Aug. 20, includes 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.