Possible choking hazard
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
If the child bites off a piece of the softer pad, it could be a choking hazard, resulting in injury or death.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 12C004000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 12C004000?
NHTSA recall 12C004000 was issued by Britax Child Safety, Inc. on November 2, 2012. It addresses: Possible choking hazard. The recall affects approximately 55,455 vehicles, with the defect involving the Child Seat component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Britax Child Safety, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12C004000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.