The Issue Evenflo has issued a voluntary recall for All4One car seats (model numbers listed below). A voluntary recall is one where the manufacturer identified an issue and has provided a solution, rather than being told to do so by a government agency. Testing found potential for the adjustable recline mechanism to shift from one
Need help adjusting the recline of your rear facing car seat? Some seats allow the use of a pool noodle or tightly rolled towel in the seat bight to achieve proper recline of the seat, here’s how it should look. We suggest cutting the noodle into three 11″ pieces, so they will fit in between the LATCH anchors.
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 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 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
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.
Traveling with children can be a fun and exciting time. Many parents dread flights they might take with their children because of the long confinement, tight quarters for diaper changes, or unwanted bathroom needs at inconvenient times. The thing that many parents forget to consider is the safety aspect of flying; they assume that since the FAA doesn’t require seats for children under two that their most precious cargo is perfectly safe while flying.
Trends seem to drive changes to the car seat lineup at your local store. Whether it’s color patterns (grey all the way at times is the current trend), a specific feature (rotating is the trend of the day right now), or something else, when we see one car seat from a major manufacturer with a
We’re often asked what our favorite car seats are. Usually, this question comes from a caregiver who is trying to choose a seat for the child in their life. The right answer is always “the car seat that fits your child, fits your vehicle, and you can install/use properly every time.” That’s always going to
