Hot car deaths, or vehicular hyperthermia, are among our worst nightmares as Child Passenger Safety Technicians. Every year, on average, 38 children die in hot cars. 2018 and 2019 were the worst years on record — 53 preventable deaths. The two main causes of death are: The child is unintentionally left in the car The
NHTSA Recall ID Number : 25C006 Synopsis : Dorel Juvenile Group (Dorel) is recalling certain Safety 1st Grow & Go Sprint child seats. The included model numbers are CC321GYU, CC321GYUD, CC321GYY, CC321GYYD, CC321HAO, and CC321HAR. The headrest foam pad is not adequately secured, which can allow a child to pick off pieces of no foam.
The UPPAbaby Mesa and now the Aria are mainstays of the rear facing only car seat world. It’s exciting to see that UPPAbaby has added a new convertible car seat to their lineup. Let’s meet the Rove! Right out of the box, the packaging includes a helpful QR code to get you started with registration
The Issue Chicco has issued a recall for MyFit Zip Air car seats (model numbers 07079561970070 and 04079561190070.) In certain configurations, the seat may allow excessive chest movement in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Details The MyFit Zip Air is a model featuring a unique zip-off 3D AirMesh cover and Kid Console cupholder
The Issue Incorrect Height Range on Label/FMVSS 213 An incorrect label may result in an improperly restrained child, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Read the full text of the recall NHTSA Campaign Number: 25C004000 Manufacturer: Dorel Juvenile Group Components: EQUIPMENT, CHILD SEAT Potential Number of Units Affected: 73,144 Summary Dorel Juvenile Group
The Issue Columbus Trading-Partners USA, Inc. (CTP) is recalling certain Cybex Aton G, Aton G SensorSafe, Aton G Swivel, Aton G Swivel SensorSafe, Eos and Aton G Swivel Travel System, Eos and Aton G Travel System, Libelle and Aton G Travel System, and Beezy and Aton G Travel System child seats. The harness hip anchorage
The Issue NHTSA Campaign Number: 25C003000 Missing Recall Registration Card/FMVSS 213 A missing recall registration card may result in an unregistered child seat, which can delay recall notification and increase the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 25C003000 Manufacturer Evenflo Company, Inc. Components CHILD SEAT Potential Number of Units Affected 1,068 Summary Evenflo Company, Inc. (Evenflo) is recalling certain
We remain big fans of the trend toward narrower car seats. Having car seats and booster seats that are narrow enough that several children can fit comfortably in a smaller back seat is a game-changer for a lot of families. We’re thrilled to see that our friends at Britax are introducing narrower versions of seats
Have you had your car seat checked?
As much as the technicians at CSFTL.org help people online every day, it is always a good idea to have an in-person carseat check done on your car seats. Nothing can replace working with a CPST and learning hands-on how to use your own seats in your own car properly.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24C002000 The Issue In the event of a crash, the front harness adjuster may not restrain the child, increasing their risk of injury. Manufacturer Nuna Baby Essentials, Inc. Components CHILD SEAT Potential Number of Units Affected 608,786 Summary Nuna Baby Essentials, Inc. (Nuna) is recalling certain Rava child seats with a plastic
