How many years are car seats good for in Canada?
According to Transport Canada and the manufacturers, child seats and booster seats have a six- to nine-year life.
Is it illegal to use an expired car seat in Canada?
All car seats and booster seats sold in Canada have an expiry or useful life date. Using an expired car seat or booster seat is against the law and puts your child at risk. If you can’t find the expiry date on your seat, you can find the “useful life date” specific to your seat in your instruction manual.
Can you use a car seat after 6 years?
Yes, car seats typically expire after six years from the date of manufacture. A sticker that provides the serial number includes manufacture and expiration dates. Of course, the seats don’t dissolve on the expiration date at the stroke of midnight.
Is it illegal to sell used car seats in Canada?
Used car seats can be sold as long as they comply with Health Canada’s January 2012 safety regulations. If your car seat has expired, was manufactured before January 1, 2011 or does not meet current safety regulations, it cannot be sold on or given away to another user.
How long are Graco car seats good for in Canada?
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| Importer / Manufacturer | Brand Name(s) | Useful Life |
|---|---|---|
| Newell Brands Canada, Inc. | Graco | Manufactured after mid-2011 – 10 years Expiry date stamped into the seat |
| Graco | 4Ever – 10 years Expiry date stamped into the seat | |
| Evenflo Canada, Inc. | Evenflo | 6 years |
| Evenflo | Symphony – 8 years |
What do you do with expired car seats Canada?
“You should not use child car seats and booster seats past their expiry date,” Transport Canada’s website states. “You should dispose of seats with expired dates. Do not give the seats to friends or relatives, donate them to charities, or sell them second hand.”
Why do carseats expire?
In general, car seats expire between 6 and 10 years from the date of manufacture. They expire for a number of reasons, including wear and tear, changing regulations, recalls, and the limits of manufacturer testing.
Is it OK to buy second-hand car seat?
The best advice is do not buy a second-hand child seat. Second-hand seats are also likely to be older, to have suffered more wear and tear and may not be designed to current safety standards. It is far better to buy a new child seat. Prices range dramatically, and it is not necessary to buy the most expensive one.