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Product name Britax E9L14 Companion Rear Facing Infant Only Restraint System
Description Make: Britax; Model#: E9L14(Companion). 
Problem Certain Britax Companion rear facing infant only child restraint systems have been incorrectly assembled, tabs on the bottom of the carrier may not be properly seated. These child restraints fail to conform to the frontal impact crash requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, In the event of a vehicle crash, the carrier would rotate beyond the limit required by law, possibly resulting in serious injury or even death to the child. 
Distribution Various retailers nationwide. 
Company Britax (888)427-4829; Website: www.britaxusa.com Britax recall# BCS#090601. 
Dates sold Manufactured between October 27, 2003 and June 6, 2004. The date of production and model number are located on a label on the child restraint system (child safety seat). 
Date posted 01/16/2009 
 

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