Car seats & travel · Last checked Sep 30, 2026
Britax B-Safe Gen2 Infant Car Seat
Verdict
This seat has an open recall: its carry handle can come loose and partly detach. Check your model number and manufacture date with Britax before using one.
Recall: Aug 20, 2026Carry handle
What parents and testers say
Recurring praise
- Popular, widely available infant seat
Recurring complaints
- Recalled Aug 2026 for a carry handle that can detach
Our summary of patterns across the reviews and threads linked below. Not quotes.
Materials & safety check
!RecallAug 20, 2026: carry handle may come loose and partly detach (about 114,660 units)
When to buy it
Registry
Add early; it's a common group gift
By 36 weeks
Install it and have a certified tech (CPST) check it
~9–15 months
Most babies outgrow it; move to a convertible seat
Consider instead: Britax Willow S, which isn't part of this recall.
Sources
- Consumer Reports: Baby product recalls parents should know about in 2026
- SeatFitFinder: NHTSA car seat recall record
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