Voluntary recall due to risk of detached handle

Britax Römer has decided to conduct a voluntary recall of all BABY-SAFE 5Z and certain BABY-SAFE 5Z2 car seats produced before October 21st, 2023 (other models are not affected by this recall). There is a potential safety issue with a gap that can form between the handle and seat-shell of these infant carriers, usually only on one side.

The gap does not impact the performance of the car seat in the vehicle or in a crash, however there is a potential safety risk when carrying the infant carrier outside of a vehicle. In rare cases the handle can detach unexpectedly causing sudden movements of the shell and/or surprise of the person carrying the infant carrier. This may lead to the BABY-SAFE 5Z/BABY-SAFE 5Z2 falling down or colliding with other items and in unfortunate circumstances to an injury of the infant like scratches or bruises.

What should you do

If you have a BABY-SAFE 5Z or BABY-SAFE 5Z2, please check on its website (details below) if your product is affected by this issue (certain BABY-SAFE 5Z2 are not affected). If your product is part of the recall, please stop using the infant carrier immediately. If you need to use your infant carrier, please only use it in the car and do not carry the infant carrier using the handle.

All affected BABY-SAFE 5Z and BABY-SAFE 5Z2 will be replaced free-of-charge for you with a new safe version of the product, the BABY-SAFE PRO or an equivalent product.

To get a replacement product please go to: www.baby-safe-check.com

For questions or concerns, please contact us at hello@britax.com. Britax Romer apologises for any inconvenience that this may cause. The company takes the safety of its products extremely seriously and if it sees any potential issues, it is their responsibility to act swiftly.

Britax RömerBaby-Safe 5Z2 + Flex Base 5Z

i-Size baby
Isofix and belt installation possible

£498Typical price

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Britax Römer’s Baby-Safe 5Z2 + Flex Base 5Z car seat features Ergo Recline, a feature the brand promises makes your travels ‘even more comfortable and safe’. Keeping a baby happy and secure on your car journeys is paramount, so see the full rundown of this car seat from our lab testers and panel of parents by reading the full review. Please note, we've received information from the manufacturer that it's voluntarily recalling this seat and the earlier version - the Baby-Safe 5Z - due to a potential safety issue. Read the safety alert for more information.

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Mar 2024Last checked by Which?
Oct 2023First reviewed by Which?
Jul 2023Released

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The overall safety score is made up of the results of crash testing (front crash; side crash) seat design, stability in the car and belt routing. Our crash tests go beyond the legal minimum requirements for UK car seat regulations and are conducted at higher speeds and forces than the regulations require. We feel our tests more accurately reflect what could happen in a real life crash.

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Fitting and using includes: How easy it is to install the seat correctly in the car. How easy it is to strap a child securely into the seat. How well the seat is designed in order to prevent incorrect use. How easy the seat cover is to remove and wash. How little space the seat takes up in the car and how comfortable your child is in the seat.

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Our experts conduct an ergonomic assessment of each seat to make sure your child will be in the best position when travelling, along with the level of padding and support. Our tests also reveal how much space this car seat takes up in the back seat of a car and how easy it is to get your child in and out of the seat. Plus, our eagle-eyed car seat experts will check whether this seat affects how much space any front passengers have. This assessment was introduced to our site in May 2015. If a seat does not have this score, it was tested before May 2015.

General
Height of child	40cm-85cm
Seat size	i-Size baby
Age group	Baby
Direction of travel	Rearward facing
Extended rear-facing seat	No
Installation type	Isofix and belt installation possible
Harness or shield seat	Harness
How is the child held in the seat?	3 point harness
Manufacturer URL	https://www.britax-romer.co.uk/

Features
Adult seat belt	Yes
Isofix integrated into seat	No
Isofix base	Yes
Belted base	No
Type of Isofix	Base with Isofix connectors and support leg
Swivel seat	Yes
Weight of seat (kg)	4.2kg
Weight of base (kg)	9.3kg
Part of a travel system?	Yes
Harness height adjustment	Adjusted via back of seat
Recline	2
Adjustable headrest	No

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