NHTSA · Child seat · August 20, 2026

Britax recall: B-Safe 35, B-Safe Gen 2 – child seat

Britax Child Safety, Inc. is recalling Britax B-Safe 35, B-Safe Gen 2 because of an injury risk – 114,660 units (potentially affected). The recall report reached NHTSA on August 20, 2026. Distributed nationwide.

Most serious A safety recall: the manufacturer or NHTSA found a child seat defect that poses a risk to safety, or a failure to meet a federal safety standard. The remedy is free.

A dealership service department
Illustration: A dealership service department – not the recalled product. Photo: Christopher Ziemnowicz, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
ProductBritax B-Safe 35, B-Safe Gen 2
BrandBritax
CompanyBritax Child Safety, Inc.
TypeVehicles
ClassificationChild seat
Report receivedAugust 20, 2026
Published by NHTSAAugust 20, 2026
Quantity114,660 units (potentially affected)
Recall ID26C006000
6 models

Vehicles in this recall

MakeModelModel years
BritaxB-Safe 35–
BritaxB-Safe Gen 2–
BritaxB-Safe Gen 2 Flexfit–
BritaxB-Safe Gen 2 Flexfit Plus–
BritaxB-Safe Ultra–
BritaxEndeavours–
Exactly as the agency lists them

Identifiers and details

NHTSA campaign number
26C006000
Component
CHILD SEAT:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Component
CHILD SEAT:HANDLE (INFANT)
Built
2020-12-28 to 2023-04-25
Recalled part
Screw, Handle Shell, Tri-Lobe Shoulder · Screw, Handle Shell, Tri-Lobe Shoulder · M058600
Recalled part
SHELL, B-SAFE 35 · SHELL, B-SAFE 35 · L423000
Recalled part
SHELL, B-SAFE 35 ELITE · SHELL, B-SAFE 35 ELITE · L423100
Owners notified
2026-09-30
Initiated by
Manufacturer

Why it was recalled

The problem: an injury risk.

NHTSA's defect summary: “Britax Child Safety, Inc. (Britax) is recalling certain B-Safe Gen 2, B-Safe Gen 2 Flexfit, B-Safe Gen 2 Flexfit Plus, B-Safe 35, B-Safe Ultra, and Endeavours child seats. Please refer to Britax's recall report for the specific models. A screw in the child seat carrying handle may come loose, causing the handle to partially detach.”

The consequence, according to NHTSA: “A child may fall after a partial detachment, increasing the risk of injury.”

What to do

NHTSA: “The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026. Owners may contact Britax customer service at 888-427-4829.”

Enter your 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN) at nhtsa.gov/recalls or on the manufacturer's site to see whether your vehicle is included. Safety recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer, even if the vehicle is used or out of warranty.

Official notice: NHTSA recall 26C006000.

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FAQ

About this recall

Is Britax Britax B-Safe 35, B-Safe Gen 2 recalled?

Yes. Britax Child Safety, Inc. reported the recall to NHTSA on August 20, 2026; NHTSA published it August 20, 2026 (Child seat). Only the vehicles listed on this page are included.

Why was it recalled?

Because of an injury risk. Britax Child Safety, Inc. (Britax) is recalling certain B-Safe Gen 2, B-Safe Gen 2 Flexfit, B-Safe Gen 2 Flexfit Plus, B-Safe 35, B-Safe Ultra, and Endeavours child seats. Please refer to Britax's recall report for the specific models. A screw in the child seat carrying handle may come loose, causin

What should I do if I have it?

NHTSA says: The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026. Owners may contact Britax customer service at 888-427-4829.

Where was it sold?

Nationwide.

Recalls

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Source: recall records published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA Enforcement Reports), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected twice a day. Product names, lot codes, dates and model numbers are shown exactly as the agency lists them; the agency's notice is the authority. 77.today is not affiliated with any of these agencies.

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