Consumer Complaints
Vehicles / Britax / 161 (roundabout) / ROUN
| Id | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Complaint Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 007111240 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Hi, my name is [xxx] an aaa member, and am experiencing a unique problem with the car seat, well actually my children in the car seats. i have |
| 007111239 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Hi, my name is [xxx] an aaa member, and am experiencing a unique problem with the car seat, well actually my children in the car seats. i have |
| 006084225 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the child kicked the button on the child seat that released the belt. the manufacturer was not |
| 006084224 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the child kicked the button on the child seat that released the belt. the manufacturer was not |
| 006069136 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | HARNESS BUCKLE DOES NOT ALWAYS "CLICK" INTO PLACE AS IT SHOULD. *NM |
| 006053555 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | We own a britax roundabout convertible child restraint. we have not had any accidents involving this seat, but i'm afraid it might fail if we do. |
| 005052042 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Dt*: the contact stated the 19 month old child is able to unlatch the child seat by pushing on the red button. the convertible seat is a britax |
| 005029271 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Britax roundabout car seat will not lock in the forward facing position.*mr the seat only stays in the full recline position (roundabout e9l0274). * |
| 005008361 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | IN REAR FACING POSITION, SEAT DOES NOT STAY LOCKED IN THE RECLINE POSITION. *BF *SC |
| 004310579 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | BRITAX ROUNDABOUT MODEL # E900218, DOM 08/08/2000. CHILD CAN EASILY UNLOCK THE CHILD SEAT HARNESS. MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK |
| 004303750 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | CHILD SAFETY SEAT FAILURE, AFTER LOCKING THE BLACK LOCK CHILD IS ABLE TO LOOSE IT WITHOUT MASHING THE RED BUTTON. *BF *SC |
| 0000239555 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Britax model # e900240, child seat harness locking mechanisms fails to function. the latch plate fails to click when put into buckle, and unbuckles |
| 003235966 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | My three-year-old 32lb son is able to completely remove both the chest clip and three point seat belt on his britax roundabout car seat. these were |
| 003230949 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | I have a britax roundabout convertible car seat (infant/toddler). the crotch buckle pushes down to release, and my 2 year old can push the button and |
| 0000224507 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Britax freeway model # 101 pn000-002, dom 05/01/1998. consumer states that child is able to unlatch buckle and get out of seat. there was a recall |
| 0000224506 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Britax freeway model # 101 pn000-002, dom 05/01/1998. consumer states that child is able to unlatch buckle and get out of seat. there was a recall |
| 003222024 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | My 2 year old daughter unbuckled the chest clip on her car seat, then maneuvered her shoulders until they were free while the car was in motion. when |
| 003221434 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | The consumer placed his arm in belt path. there were prongs located in the belt loop path which became embedded in consumer's wrist. the oakdale |
| 0000220571 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | CONSUMER APPRECIATED SERVICE TO SHOW WHETHER OR NOT CAR SEAT WAS INSTALLED CORRECTLY. *MR PH |
| 0000220531 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Britax model # e900240 child safety seat straps started to rip/shred, and quickly worsened. manufacturer had been contacted. *ak the car seat was |
| 0000217847 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | The seat was not equipped with a latch system. the vehicle did not have a devise for tethering. the seat was fastened with the shoulder belt. the |
| 003213471 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Britax roundabout car seat. 2 year old son can unbuckle 5 point harness seat belt in seat. in the event of accident can cause serious injury. car |
| 003212937 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | THE CONSUMERS TWO YEAR OLD WAS ABLE TO UNBUCKLE THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT BELT. *NLM *JB *NLM |
| 003209475 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | THE HARNESS STRAPS FRAYED EXCESSIVELY, ALSO THE STRAPS LOCKING CLIP BECAME STUCK, WHICH CAUSED IT NOT TO RELEASE. *JB *MR |
| 003209474 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | THE HARNESS STRAPS FRAYED EXCESSIVELY, ALSO THE STRAPS LOCKING CLIP BECAME STUCK, WHICH CAUSED IT NOT TO RELEASE. *JB *MR |
| 0000203404 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | The information on the child seat and manual for infant weight and length did not fit the actual child within that weight and length. *jb when rear |
| 0000203403 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | The information on the child seat and manual for infant weight and length did not fit the actual child within that weight and length. *jb when rear |
| 003202814 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | We took our britax roundabout carseat for a carseat inspection by a certified technician and he determined the carseat was broken, the recline lever |
| 0000198125 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | The sticker and the informational booklet for usage of this seat are misleading. the sticker claims a child may be seated rear facing until 30 lbs |
| 0000189679 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Consumer called compalinin about having problems with the lock system on the car seat as that the child can release this and is able to come out of |
| 0000185703 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | FRONT BUCKLE WILL NOT LOCK PROPERLY,ALLOWING CHILD TO COME OUT OF CHILD CAR SEAT. MANUFACTORER WAS INFORMED. *AK |
| 001173720 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Britax, dom 07-21-1999; toddler is able to unlock harness/ release botton without any force, allowing him to come out off seat while vehicle is moving |
| 0000160253 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Manufacture's recall notice bcs 060001 on child safety seat. received repair kit, and had it installed. after installing the kit, noticed harness |
| 001141611 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | BRITAX MODEL # 16118S, DOM 12-21-1999; HARNESS STRAP ADJUSTER IS FRAYING.STRAP GETS STUCK AND IS HARD TO PULL. *AK |
| 0000136383 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Round about seat manufactured in april 1998. forward facing red seat belt lock off failed. manufacturer has been notified. *ak manufacturer |
| 0000127533 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Britax model# 161, dom 13 feb 99: consumer's 16 month old child can release the buckle. if child does this, and then vehicle is involved ia a |
| 0000118928 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Recall 00e034000 equipment: child seat: convertible; britax model # 161, dom, 1/22/99. shoulder kit makes it very difficult to adjust the shoulder |
| 000118190 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Remedy to recall campaign 00e034000 is not acceptable. the rubber pieces is a continous strain to infant's neck. also the range of the motion |
| 0000021182 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Consumer states that both replacement shoulder straps for the child safety seat had ripped, britax sent consumer a shoulder strap replacement kit, but |
| 0000021181 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Consumer states that both replacement shoulder straps for the child safety seat had ripped, britax sent consumer a shoulder strap replacement kit, but |
| 0000005628 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | The recall kit for the child safety seat was received, consumer followed instructions however the seat straps do not work properly after recall work |
| 0000118319 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Britax model 161, recall 003034000; newly design of the "rubber type" harness which needed to install may cause the new harness to rub against the |
| 003230011 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Consumer stated while driving child was able to release herself from child safety seat. dealer notified. please provide additional information. * |
| 003227154 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CHILD CAN SLIP THREW CHILD SAFETY SEAT STRAPS.*AK |
| 0000224992 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Britax freeway model # 101 pn000-002, dom 05/01/1998. consumer states that child is able to unlatch buckle and get out of seat. there was a recall |
| 0000224991 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Britax freeway model # 101 pn000-002, dom 05/01/1998. consumer states that child is able to unlatch buckle and get out of seat. there was a recall |
| 0000224924 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Harness straps started to shred. the manufacturer off to send repair kit but they never did. the consumer felt uncomfortable replacing the straps |
| 0000224439 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Harness straps started to shred. the manufacturer off to send repair kit but they never did. the consumer felt uncomfortable replacing the straps |
| 003222581 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | The britax roundabout convertible car seat latch is not safe. my 17 month old child can unlatch it easily. it is the type that they made about two |
| 003222580 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | The britax roundabout convertible car seat latch is not safe. my 17 month old child can unlatch it easily. it is the type that they made about two |
| 003222511 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | My 2 year old daughter unbuckled the chest clip on her car seat, then maneuvered her shoulders until they were free while the car was in motion. when |
| 003222510 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | My 2 year old daughter unbuckled the chest clip on her car seat, then maneuvered her shoulders until they were free while the car was in motion. when |
| 003222509 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | My 2 year old daughter unbuckled the chest clip on her car seat, then maneuvered her shoulders until they were free while the car was in motion. when |
| 003222026 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | My 2 year old daughter unbuckled the chest clip on her car seat, then maneuvered her shoulders until they were free while the car was in motion. when |
| 003222025 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | My 2 year old daughter unbuckled the chest clip on her car seat, then maneuvered her shoulders until they were free while the car was in motion. when |
| 0000221016 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Britax model # e900240 child safety seat straps started to rip/shred, and quickly worsened. manufacturer had been contacted. *ak the car seat was |
| 003216534 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Complaint against: britax child safety. inc. 13501 south ridge drive charlotte, nc usa 28273 our britax roundabout car seat is splitting at the |
| 003216054 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | The bottom base is splitting apart at the seam. we have contacted britax and were told that when the seat was in the rear facing position, that we |
| 003216052 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Complaint against: britax child safety. inc. 13501 south ridge drive charlotte, nc usa 28273 our britax roundabout car seat is splitting at the |
| 003214648 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | I had a 1996 honda accord station wagon. i have an infant who needs to be rear facing in her car seat. there are no tether anchors for this vehicle |
| 003214532 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | While installing a britax model no. e900217, manufacture date 6/27/2003, i found that the lock off would not hold the lap/shoulder belt. the belt |
| 003214167 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | I had a 1996 honda accord station wagon. i have an infant who needs to be rear facing in her car seat. there are no tether anchors for this vehicle |
| 003214166 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | I had a 1996 honda accord station wagon. i have an infant who needs to be rear facing in her car seat. there are no tether anchors for this vehicle |
| 003213953 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Britax roundabout car seat. 2 year old son can unbuckle 5 point harness seat belt in seat. in the event of accident can cause serious injury. car |
| 003211758 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | BRITAX ROUNDABOUT CONVERTIBLE CAR SEAT MANUFACTURED IN SEPT. 2001--MY 20 MONTH, UNDER 30 LB. DAUGHTER CAN UNDO THE 5-PT. HARNESS BUCKLE. *JB |
| 003211278 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | BRITAX ROUNDABOUT CONVERTIBLE CAR SEAT MANUFACTURED IN SEPT. 2001--MY 20 MONTH, UNDER 30 LB. DAUGHTER CAN UNDO THE 5-PT. HARNESS BUCKLE. *JB |
| 003209955 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | THE HARNESS STRAPS FRAYED EXCESSIVELY, ALSO THE STRAPS LOCKING CLIP BECAME STUCK, WHICH CAUSED IT NOT TO RELEASE. *JB *MR |
| 003209954 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | THE HARNESS STRAPS FRAYED EXCESSIVELY, ALSO THE STRAPS LOCKING CLIP BECAME STUCK, WHICH CAUSED IT NOT TO RELEASE. *JB *MR |
| 003208180 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | My two year old unfastened the car seat metal buckle while i was driving the car on the freeway. she is able to push the red button so that the piece |
| 003203287 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | We took our britax roundabout carseat for a carseat inspection by a certified technician and he determined the carseat was broken, the recline lever |
| 0000198594 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | The sticker and the informational booklet for usage of this seat are misleading. the sticker claims a child may be seated rear facing until 30 lbs |
| 002179235 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Britax model # e900217, dom 28-jul-2000; infant is able to release the harness strap buckle without any force. contacted manufacturer. buckle cover |
| 002179225 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Britax model # e900217, dom 28-jul-2000; infant is able to release the harness strap buckle without any force. contacted manufacturer. buckle cover |
| 002178512 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | COSCO, DOM 01/31/2001; HARNESS STRAPS ARE DETERIORATING. INFANT NOT SECURE IN CSS. MFT DATE 01/31/01. |
| 002178502 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | COSCO, DOM 01/31/2001; HARNESS STRAPS ARE DETERIORATING. INFANT NOT SECURE IN CSS. MFT DATE 01/31/01. |
| 002176802 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | BRITAX ROUNDABOUT, MODEL # E900230, DOM 20 JULY 2001; BUCKLE WILL NOT STAY IN LATCH PLATE.*AK |
| 0000174197 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Britax model # e900217, dom 27-sep-2000; child is able to get the harness buckle loose. after getting the buckle loose, child tried to slide under |
| 0000174187 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Britax model # e900217, dom 27-sep-2000; child is able to get the harness buckle loose. after getting the buckle loose, child tried to slide under |
| 001173730 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Britax, dom 07-21-1999; toddler is able to unlock harness/ release botton without any force, allowing him to come out off seat while vehicle is moving |
| 002173454 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Consumer states harness release botton is easily unhooked by toddler making it very easy for toddler to come out of child safety seat while vehicle |
| 002173444 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Consumer states harness release botton is easily unhooked by toddler making it very easy for toddler to come out of child safety seat while vehicle |
| 0000172952 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Britax model # 161, dom 01-mar-2000; cover for puzzle buckle on car seat broke off. this piece was small enough that an infant could choke on the |
| 0000172942 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Britax model # 161, dom 01-mar-2000; cover for puzzle buckle on car seat broke off. this piece was small enough that an infant could choke on the |
| 0000160260 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Manufacture's recall notice bcs 060001 on child safety seat. received repair kit, and had it installed. after installing the kit, noticed harness |
| 001154057 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Tether strap managed to work its way outside of car door. strap got caught inside of door, and car seat was forced down to the ground. |
| 001148919 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Britax model # 207000, date 7-4-2000; after consumer buckles infant in buckle will open on its own, causing loss of protection. there is no |
| 001141618 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | BRITAX MODEL # 16118S, DOM 12-21-1999; HARNESS STRAP ADJUSTER IS FRAYING.STRAP GETS STUCK AND IS HARD TO PULL. *AK |
| 001136798 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | BRITAX, MODEL 900217, DOM DATE 1-27-00 , CHILD IS ABLE TO UNBUCKLE HARNESS, CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW. *AK |
| 0000128786 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Britax model # 161-12, dom 4/6/98; daughter who is not two years of age is able to unbuckle the car seat between legs. daughter has been able to do |
| 0000127540 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Britax model# 161, dom 13 feb 99: consumer's 16 month old child can release the buckle. if child does this, and then vehicle is involved ia a |
| 0000126489 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Britax model 161, dom 12/1997; child was able to push little red lever down and get out of seat. consumer has contacted manufacturer. manufacturer |
| 0000126482 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Britax model 161, dom 12/1997; child was able to push little red lever down and get out of seat. consumer has contacted manufacturer. manufacturer |
| 0000120459 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Britax model # 16106, dom 10/97: there is a crack in the styrofoam that goes over the plastic molding, at chest level of the car seat. parent noticed |
| 0000120452 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Britax model # 16106, dom 10/97: there is a crack in the styrofoam that goes over the plastic molding, at chest level of the car seat. parent noticed |
| 000119179 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Britax 00e 034 000/fmvss 213 harness adjuster: repairs kit concerning the metal clip attach to the new harness gets caught in the old harness, and |
| 000118548 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Britax model # 161; dom 20-feb-1999; 00e 034 000/fmvss 213 hardness ajuster: replacement hardness ajuster causes a problem with unable to ajust the |
| 0000118542 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Recall # 00e034000 harness adjuster: corrective action makes it very difficult to adjust the shoulder harness. new shoulder pad in corrective part |
| 0000118326 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Britax model 161, recall 003034000; newly design of the "rubber type" harness which needed to install may cause the new harness to rub against the |
| 000118192 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Remedy to campaign 00e034000 is not acceptable. the rubber pieces is a continous strain to infant's neck. also the range of the motion chestclip is |
| 000118191 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Remedy to recall campaign 00e034000 is not acceptable. the rubber pieces is a continous strain to infant's neck. also the range of the motion |
| 000117910 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Britax model # 161, dom 01/02/1999; received recall notice regarding harness adjuster. adjuster failed to allow the straps to be adjusted properly |
| 0000005632 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | The recall kit for the child safety seat was received, consumer followed instructions however the seat straps do not work properly after recall work |
| 0000005631 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | The recall kit for the child safety seat was received, consumer followed instructions however the seat straps do not work properly after recall work |
| 0000005627 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | The recall kit for the child safety seat was received, consumer followed instructions however the seat straps do not work properly after recall work |
| 0000186132 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Crack in the base of the child seat. seat is only 4 mths old. contacted maufacturer. consumer states seat was installed by a child seat techincian. |
| 0000128779 | BRITAX | 161 (ROUNDABOUT) | ROUN | Britax model # 161-12, dom 4/6/98; daughter who is not two years of age is able to unbuckle the car seat between legs. daughter has been able to do |
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