THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25: The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Office of Consumer Affairs today said that Britax Child Safety Inc., of Charlotte, N.C. has issued a recall of Chaperone infant car seats because the harness chest clip can break and pose a laceration and choking hazard to the infant. This product was also recalled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

The recall includes model numbers E9L69N9 (Moonstone), E9L69P2 (Red Mill), E9L69P3 (Savannah) and E9L69P5 (Cowmooflage), manufactured between April 2009 and May 2010. The white serial label with the seat's serial number, model number, and manufacture date can be found on the underside of the car seat.

The firm has received four reports of the chest clip breaking. Injuries from three reports included minor lacerations and scratches to arms and a finger; and one report involved an infant placing the clip in his mouth.

Consumers should immediately discontinue use of the car seat and contact the retailer from which they purchased the item; alternatively if the item was brought overseas contact Britax for a free repair kit, which includes a replacement chest clip. Registered owners have been directly contacted by Britax.

For additional information, contact Britax at (888) 427-4829 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.britax.com