2007-07-19 09:59:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
For those of you that may be a little slower I'm talking about an infant car seat!!!
2007-07-19 10:12:13 · update #1
It's not exactly an expiration date, but the Federal Government safety standards change periodically. While I haven't done any research, lately on child safety seats, I do know that the National Transportation and Safety Administration (part of the Department of Transportation) conducts tests and issues new standards for Autombile and other manufacturers to follow when making new product.
The older product may or may not be illegal to use. But it may be illegal to market.
2007-07-19 10:11:09 · answer #1 · answered by Vince M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My wife and I ran into the same thing......It seems that the carseats will break-down over time and we may not be able to see stress cracks or know when the belts/clips will fail do to over use .
Also with expiration dates on them lawsuits would be reduced on the manufacturers/ retailers.
I thought about two things that made me think twice about getting an older car seat / expired one. Was it ever dropped or in an accident ?
We were told by or state (Iowa) that it is a way to help prevent death or injury by taking them out of service before car seat fatiuge is too great.
We are still baffled, however understand that our three children need proper safety.
Hope that helps a little.........
Steven & Melanie
2007-07-19 17:32:15 · answer #2 · answered by lisen31 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because just like anything else made of nylon and plastic, child seats age and deteriorate. Even NASCAR mandates dates on helmets and seat belts so they can tell how old they are. Most sanctioning bodies will not allow a helmet or seat belts that are over 2 years old through tech inspection. Besides, a car seat is cheap, would you really want to risk your kids life for a few lousy bucks?
2007-07-19 17:25:21 · answer #3 · answered by bikertrash 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wasn't aware that they had an expiration date. The reason that I can think of, is that the plastic may degrade due to UV rays shining into the car, and weakening the strength of the seat.
2007-07-19 17:04:40 · answer #4 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
where did you get that srange idea? so in that point of view we would have to through away all the classic cars, because of their old seats? ha ha no their is no expiration date on seats, there a probible were down on all parts but not an actual date not even milege is exact, when they same you should change this part or that part till 100 000miles or soo thats just a safe zone so nothing goes wrong... welll there you go...
Alex
2007-07-19 17:07:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
because new safty seats are being made that the old ones dont have. what i mean is basically they are making safter seats for infants and children so when you get into an accedent and something happens, your child could be safer. i know i would want that for my children.
2007-07-19 18:23:14 · answer #6 · answered by rhindybucco2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never seen a car seat with an expiration date...it's not a pound of hamburger.
2007-07-19 17:03:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
what kind is it? Ive never seen one with an expiration date on it??
2007-07-19 18:16:20 · answer #8 · answered by sckr4luv 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
So you have to go out and buy another one! Money,Money, Money!
2007-07-19 17:03:44 · answer #9 · answered by singapores 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
because you might get food poisoning!!
2007-07-19 17:13:52 · answer #10 · answered by cc123 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋