Britax B-Ready strollers recall 16-080

CPSC recall 16-080, announced January 21, 2016, covers Britax B-Ready strollers (about 49,000 units). The foam padding on the stroller's arm bar can come off in fragments if the child bites the arm bar, posing a choking hazard. The notice cites 117 incident reports. Consumers should immediately remove the arm bar from recalled strollers and replacement top seats and contact Britax for a free black, zippered arm bar cover and a warning label to apply to the strollers and replacement top seats. Recall contact: call 800-683-2045, go to www.us.britax.com, or email Britax.Recall@britax.com.

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

Affected model numbers

U281767U281768U281771U281772U281773U281774U281784U281792U281793U281794U281795U281796U281797S845600S845700S845800S845900S855000S855100S856600S870200S870300S870600

Additional identifying details

The stroller's model number and date of manufacture are printed on a label on the stroller's frame between the front wheels or on the inside frame that connects to the back right wheel.

Which products are included?

Read the full CPSC product description and restrictions

This recall involves Britax B-Ready strollers and B-Ready replacement top seats that were sold separately. The B-Ready strollers have a silver or black frame with a solid-colored top seat in a variety of colors. The Britax logo is on the stroller's side hinges and foot rest. B-Ready is printed on the sides of the stroller frame. The stroller's model number and date of manufacture are printed on a label on the stroller's frame between the front wheels or on the inside frame that connects to the back right wheel. The replacement top seats were sold separately in a variety of colors and fit into the stroller's frame. The replacement top seat's model number and date of manufacture are printed on a black label on the right side tube above the adjuster button, under the fabric cover. Model numbers and dates of manufacture included in this recall are as follows: Britax Strollers and Replacement Top Seats Model Numbers Dates of Manufacture (YYYY/MM/DD) B-Ready Strollers U281767, U281768, U281771, U281772, U281773, U281774, U281784, U281792, U281793, U281794, U281795, U281796, U281797 April 1, 2010 (2010/04/01) through Dec. 31, 2012 (2012/12/31) B-Ready replacement top seats S845600, S845700, S845800, S845900, S855000, S855100, S856600, S870200, S870300, S870600

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The foam padding on the stroller's arm bar can come off in fragments if the child bites the arm bar, posing a choking hazard.

Incidents and injuries

Britax has received 117 reports of children biting the arm bar foam padding, including five reports of children choking or gagging on foam fragments.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the arm bar from recalled strollers and replacement top seats and contact Britax for a free black, zippered arm bar cover and a warning label to apply to the strollers and replacement top seats. Consumers can continue to use their strollers without the arm bar attached.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Brand: Britax Child Safety
Product type: Strollers
Recall number: 16-080
Units: About 49,000 in the U.S. (in addition, 11,000 were sold in Canada)
Manufactured in: China
Sold at / sales period: Babies R Us, buybuy Baby, Target and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Diapers.com and other websites from April 2010 through January 2016 for about $500 for the stroller. The replacement top seats were sold by Britax from April 2010 through January 2016 for about $150.
Importer: Britax Child Safety Inc., of Fort Mill, S.C.