71,000 Britax Infant Car Seats Recalled After Baby Injured

DETROIT (CBS Detroit) - Britax Child Safety is recalling more than 71,000 infant car seats sold in the U.S. because the carrying handles can break, allowing the seat to fall unexpectedly

The South Carolina-based company has received 74 reports of handles developing fractures, cracks and/or breaking while in use, including one report of an infant who received a bump on the head when the carrier fell to the ground.

The recall includes Britax B-Safe 35 and B-Safe 35 Elite infant car seat and travel systems manufactured between October 1, 2014 and July 1, 2015.  (See model numbers below).

An addition 3,900 units were sold in Canada and 990 units in Mexico.

Consumers should immediately stop carrying the car seat by the handle until the repair is installed. All consumers who have previously registered their product with Britax will by notified by the company and will automatically receive a free repair kit.  that includes a carry handle reinforcing bracket.

To register to receive a repair kit or verify registration, visit www.bsafe35recall.com.

The recall is expected to start on Friday.

Customers with questions can call Britax at 800-683-2045 from 8:30 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET on Friday, or by email at Britax.Recall@britax.com. Consumers can also visit this link for more details.