More Than 114,000 Britax Car Seats Recalled Over Handle Defect

 More Than 114,000 Britax Car Seats Recalled Over Handle Defect

## The Problem: A Screw That Can Come Loose

If you own a Britax infant car seat, you'll want to check the model number right away. The company has issued a voluntary recall of more than **114,000** car seats after discovering that a screw in the carrying handle can come loose, causing the handle to **partially detach** .

The recall includes models across the B-Safe product line, as well as the Endeavours infant car seat. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a child could **fall if the handle detaches while being carried**, increasing the risk of injury .

Britax told ABC News that the affected seats were "**last manufactured on May 16, 2023**" and that many of them are nearing the end of their designated expiration period . The company also noted that there have been **no reports of serious injury** associated with this condition .

## Which Models Are Affected?

If you own one of the following Britax models, your seat may be part of this recall :

*   B-Safe Gen 2

*   B-Safe Gen 2 Flexfit

*   B-Safe Gen 2 Flexfit Plus

*   B-Safe 35

*   B-Safe Ultra

*   Endeavours

To confirm if your specific seat is affected, you'll need to locate the **model number** on the white label sticker on the seat itself .

## Why Is This Happening?

The defect is caused by a screw in the seat's carrying handle that can loosen over time, particularly with extended use and wear . A consumer complaint filed on August 1, 2026, reported a handle hub mount detaching, which led to a minor injury .

After a retrospective review, Britax found **217 reports of the handle detaching** and another **312 reports of the handle being loose or wobbling**. Three other minor injuries have been reported since 2016 .

## What You Should Do Now

**Stop carrying the car seat by the handle immediately.** Britax advises that caregivers should **carry or lift the seat by the shell** until a remedy kit is available . The company is currently developing a fix for the defect .

Here’s what else you should do:

1.  **Register your car seat** at **us.britax.com/registration** to receive recall updates and notifications when the remedy kit is available .

2.  **Watch for a recall notice** in the mail. The NHTSA reports that owner letters are expected to be sent by **October 19, 2026** .

3.  **Contact Britax customer service** at **888-427-4829** if you have questions or concerns .

## A Word on Reimbursement

If you had to pay for a fix to the affected part before the recall was announced, you **may qualify for reimbursement**. To be eligible, you must submit your claim by **September 24, 2026** . Claims can be mailed to:

**4140 Pleasant Road, Fort Mill, SC, 29708** .

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**Disclaimer:** *This article is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. The recall information provided is based on publicly available data from the NHTSA and Britax as of August 2026. For the most up-to-date information, please consult the NHTSA website or contact Britax directly. The author is not affiliated with Britax or any government agency.*