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When you purchase a car seat for your child, it’s important to keep up to date on any recalls that might occur. Check the news frequently, and visit those websites that will keep you up on which car seat recalls might be in effect.

But let’s assume the worst happens and your child’s car seat is recalled: What now?

First, visit the website for the recalled seat, or call the toll-free number. The manufacturer will likely have a special webpage or phone line set up strictly for the recall.

Whenever there’s a recall, car seat companies won’t mess around. They want to make sure your child is safe. Just follow the instructions you see on the website or hear on the phone line.

Be sure to have your child’s cat seat on hand when you call or visit the website. It’s possible you’ll need the model name or the serial number–you can usually find the model name in the instruction manual.

Don’t be surprised if you’re advised to keep using the car seat until you get your repair kit in the mail. It’s important to remember that in nearly all cases, it’s safer for your child to be in a recalled seat than it is for him or her to be in the car without a child safety restraint device.

Here’s another tip to stay informed of car seat recalls: Register that car seat with the manufacturer right after you buy it. Much like any other product, car seats come with their own registration cards.

Of course, people usually toss them out. But in this case, it’s important to register your car seat so that the company can contact you.

While you can’t do anything to ensure that they won’t send advertisements to your address, you can at least rest assured that you’ll be contacted in the event of a recall.

However, a car seat isn’t automatically bad just because of a car seat recall. There are always errors in manufacturing, and when these errors occur in a car seat, the company acts quickly to fix the problem.

If you still have concerns after a car seat recall, talk to someone at the company. They will probably be able to ease your mind, or recommend another course of action.

About the Author:

Before you buy a car seat, make sure to visit Car Seat Reviews for in-depth reviews on every brand from Graco Car Seats to Britax Car Seats.

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