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Video: Recalled Car Seats
By Cars.com Editors
February 24, 2017About the video
You want to keep your kids safe in the car, but there's one simple step that you may have forgotten, and it’s one that's very important. Have you registered your child’s car seat?
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(upbeat music) You wanna keep your kids safe in the car, but there's one step you may be forgetting, and it's an important one.
Have you registered your car seat? More than 6 million car seats were recalled last year, but less than half of them have been fixed, and that's because many parents forget to register their car seats. A study by SafeKids Worldwide found that only 42% of families, return the car seat registration card that's included with each new car seat. Registering your car seat allows the manufacturer to directly contact you in case of a recall, and then send you any needed items or instructions for repair. If you forget or lose your registration card, you can still register your car seat, even if you've been using it for a few years. First, visit the manufacturer's website. You'll need the model number and manufacturer date. Both are located on a sticker placed on a seat. Sometimes this is on the bottom, and sometimes, it's on the side. Second, check your car seat for recalls, get the manufacturer's name, the model number, and the manufacturer date, and check at safercar.gov. Registering only takes a little extra effort, but it could really help keep your child safe. (upbeat music).
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