Warranty
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
This product is warranted against defective materials or workmanship
for one year from the date of original purchalse. Proof of purchase is
required. The exclusive remedy for this warranty is that Britax will,
at its option, provide repair or replacement components for this
product. Britax reserves the right to discontinue or change fabrics,
parts, models or products, or to make substitutions. To make a claim
under this warranty, contact Britax Consumer Services at
1-888-427-4829. Proof of purchase is required. PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL
THE OWNER REGISTRATION CARD WITHIN (30) DAYS OF PURCHASE. WARRANTY LIMITATIONS
This warranty does not include damages which arise from negligence,
misuse or use not in accordance with the product instruction. The use
of non-Britax Child Safety, Inc. covers, inserts, toys, accessories, or
tightening devices is not approved by Britax. Their use could cause
this restraint to fail Federal Safety Standards or perform worse in a
crash. Their use automatically voids the Britax warranty. LIMITATION OF DAMAGES
The warranty and remedies as set forth above are exclusive and in
lieu of all others, oral or written, express or implied. In no event
will Britax, or the retailer selling this product, be liable for any
damages, including incidental or consequential damages, arising out of
the use or inability to use this product. LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTIES AND OTHER WARRANTY TERMS AND STATE LAWS
Any implied warranties, including implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, shall be limited
to the duration and terms of the express written warranty. Some states
do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitations may not apply. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state.
Neither Britax, nor the retailer selling this product, authorizes any
person to create for it any other warranty, obligation, or liability in
connection with this product.
This warranty information can also be found in the Britax User Guide you received with your child restraint.
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FAQ
Q. What should I do with my
child seat that has been involved in a crash?A. Britax recommends
that the use of a child seat be discontinued if it
has been in a severe crash. We further advise of the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) position that it is not necessary
to replace a child seat after a minor crash. A minor crash is one that
meets ALL of following criteria:
- The vehicle was able to be driven away from the crash site;
- The vehicle door nearest the child restraint was undamaged;
- There were no injuries to any of the vehicle occupants;
- The air bags (if present) did not deploy; AND
- There is no visible damage to the child seat.
Q. How long can my child seat be
used or when does it "expire"?A. Please refer to the user guide
that came with your child seat to
determine its recommended useful life. Britax recommends that the use
of a child seat be discontinued after a certain number of years from
date of manufacture, depending on the seat, or if the seat has been
involved in a severe crash. Expiration dates are recommended for
various reasons: technology has changed, components degrade from the
environment (depending on how and where stored), parts get lost or
installed incorrectly, or instructions and labels may not be available
or not legible. After a child seat has met its expiration date, Britax
recommends that the child seat be destroyed.
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Q. Does Britax offer a LATCH/lower connector retrofit
kit?A. No. LATCH/lower connector retrofit kits are not available
for Britax
car seats. The use of non-Britax covers, inserts, toys, accessories, or
tightening devices is not approved. Non-approved accessories include
LATCH/lower connector retrofit kits. The use of non-approved items
could cause the seat to fail safety standards or to perform worse in a
crash. Their use automatically voids the Britax warranty.
Q. Can my Britax convertible
(infant/child) car seat be tethered rear-facing?A. Yes. Britax
convertible (infant/child) car seats, such as the
Roundabout, Marathon, or Boulevard, may be tethered when installed rear
facing. Britax recommends one of two modes of rear-facing tethering:
Australian
Method:
- This method requires the tether hook to be attached to a
tether anchorage located to the rear of the vehicle.
- Consult the vehicle's owner's manual for tether anchorage
locations.
- Use the same tether anchors as designated for
forward-facing child seats.
- This method controls forward rotation of the child seat in
front impact crashes.
Swedish Method:
- This method requires the tether hook be attached to a
location to the front of the vehicle.
- Consult the vehicle's owner's manual for tether anchor
locations.
- Do not attach to a tether anchor that is on the same seat
as the child restraint system.
- Attach
to a strong structural point of the seat frame in front, the non-moving
track to which the seat in front is attached, or the safety belt anchor
of the seat in front.
- A D-ring connector strap (anchor
strap) is provided with each Britax convertible child seat to assist
with this installation, if needed.
- This method controls
rebound of the child seat in front impact crashes and aids with
achieving correct recline angle for newborns and infants.
Please consult for child seat's user guide for
illustrations of these two methods.
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Q.
I bought a convertible (infant/child) car seat with LATCH/lower
connectors but I cannot find the LATCH/lower connectors, where is it? A. The LATCH/lower
connectorson convertible (infant/child) car seats have been placed
in a storage
area under the cover. To access the connectors, lift the cover off of
the seat from the bottom and you will find a recessed LATCH/lower
connector storage area in the shell under the comfort foam.
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Q.
I have been told not to position padding between the child and the
child seat. Is it okay to use the infant positioning system?A. Yes.
Britax certifies both with and without the infant positioning
system. The system was designed and tested with products. Britax,
however, recommends against using third-party accessories purchased
separately.
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Q. Is my child seat aircraft
approved?A. A child seat has been tested and certified to meet FAA
requirements
if it is labeled, “This restraint is certified for use in motor
vehicles and aircraft.” Even though your child seat may be certified
for use on aircraft, it is still a good idea to contact the airline
prior to travel to ask. Some aircraft have seating configurations which
are incompatible with certain child seats.
Some
Britax child seats are not certified for use on aircraft. Please refer
to your product user guide to determine if your Britax car seat is
certified for aircraft use.
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Q. Is there a standing height
limit for rear-facing? A. Refer to your product
user guide for the appropriate height and weight ranges for your child
seat.
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Q. The tether on my convertible
(infant/child) car seat has an extra webbing (a loop) under the cover.
What is this?A. In 2006, Britax began to introduce an
energy-absorbing tether
assembly to its convertible (infant/child) car seats. It consists of a
loop of webbing with colored (red) stitching held under the cover at
the top of the seat shell. In the event of a severe crash, the colored
stitching will break and the loops will partially pull through the back
side of the shell, reducing G-force effects on the child's head and
body. If the red stitching has broken on your tether assembly,
discontinue use of the child seat.
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Q. What is a convertible car seat?A.
A convertible car seat is a child seat that "converts" from rear
facing for infants and small toddlers to forward facing for children.
Britax convertible car seats can accommodate children weighing up to 65
pounds.
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Q. When does a child outgrow or
not appropriately fit in a Britax convertible (infant/child) car seat
forward facing?A. If any of the conditions exist then the child has
outgrown or does
not appropriately fit a Britax convertible car seat forward facing
(example given for a 40 pound (18.1 kg) seat):
- the child is less than one year of age OR
- the child is less than 20 lbs. (9.1 kg.) in weight OR
- the child exceeds 40 lbs. (18.1 kg.) in weight OR
- the child exceeds 40" (101.6 cm) in height OR
- the top of the ears are above the top of the child seat
shell OR
- the top harness slots fall below the child's shoulders.
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Q. Will a Britax car seat fit in
my car?A. We encourage you to try installing the seat directly into
your car
at the retail site, because not all car seats are compatible with all
vehicles.
If you are considering a convertible(infant/child) car
seat, try it in both the rear-facing and forward-facing positions.
Also,
be
sure to check the vehicle owner's manual for the type of retractor
on the seat belt and verify that the type of retractor is compatible
with your chosen child seat.
Finally, we also encourage you to
have your installation checked by a certified child passenger safety
technician. To have your car seat installation checked visit
www.safekids.org to find an inspection station near you. |
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