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BRITAX ADVOCATE 70 G3

NHTSA lists 1 recall for this car seat model as of Oct 15, 2026.

Last checked against NHTSA data on Oct 15, 2026, 7:03 PM ET.

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NHTSA campaignDateUnitsNotice
12C004000 Nov 2, 2012 55455 Official notice

Status: Recall found NHTSA

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Britax Child Safety , Inc.. child seat recall 12C004000

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Hazard (from the official notice)

If the child bites off a piece of the softer pad, it could be a choking hazard, resulting in injury or death.

Remedy (from the official notice)

Britax will provide owners with replacement HUGS pads that are made from a firmer material and instructions on how to replace the pads free of charge.

Hazard (from the official notice)

If the child bites off a piece of the softer pad, it could be a choking hazard, resulting in injury or death.

Remedy (from the official notice)

Britax will provide owners with replacement HUGS pads that are made from a firmer material and instructions on how to replace the pads free of charge. To view a video on how to remove and replace the HUGS chest pads visit www.BritaxUSA.com/support/safety-notices and select the product from the menu on the right side. Owners may remove the HUGS pads and continue using the seat until replacement pads are received. The safety recall began on November 5, 2012. Owners may contact Britax Customer Service Department at 1-888-427-4829 with questions or to request replacement pads in the event their restraint is not already registered with Britax.

Summary (from the official notice)

Britax is recalling certain convertible child restraints, models Boulevard 70 G3, Advocate 70 G3, and Pavilion 70 G3, Model Numbers: E9LJ91A, E9LJ91M, E9LJ91S, E9LJ92E, E9LJ93P, E9LJ93S, E9LK91A, E9LK31A, E9LK31Q, E9LK32D, E9LK32Z, E9LK33Q, E9LL11A, E9LL11Q, E9LL12D, E9LL12Z, E9LG81A, E9LG83N, E9LG83P, E9LG83X, E9LG83Y, E9LL21A, E9LL23P, E9LL23Y, manufactured from June 2012 through August 2012. These seats were manufactured with a softer chest pad material that may be bitten or chewed into pieces by a child using the seat.

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