How do I know when my Britax Marathon expires?
How do I know when my Britax Marathon expires?
Usually, most car seats expire between 6 and 10 years after the manufacture date. Therefore, you should always check yours when buying to ensure it can serve you for a longer period.
How long are Britax Marathon seats good for?
6 to 10 years
Britax car seats have a service life of anywhere from 6 to 10 years from the date of manufacture (not from when you bought it so make sure to check the serial label and read the instruction manual!).
How do you know when a Britax car seat expires?
You can find the date of manufacture on the car seat/booster seat serial label.
Where is the serial number on a Britax car seat?
The serial number (‘Series NO. ‘) is located on the front of the car seat, underneath the cover. The serial number starts with ‘M101A’ and is followed by 14 digits. Please see the images below on how to remove the car seat cover and locate the serial number.
How many years should you keep a car seat?
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.
Is it OK to use an expired car seat?
Expired car seats may not adequately protect riders in the event of a crash. That’s why the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) urges parents to avoid using car seats that are past their use-by dates, or seats without expiration dates that are more than six years from date of manufacture.
Where is the manufacture date on a carseat?
Infant Car Seat : A 6 year expiration means that you can use it longer, so the seat can be passed down through several babies. The expiration date and date of manufacture are printed on a sticker on the top of the base (see picture below) and on the bottom of the car seat itself.
Where is serial number on Britax ClickTight?
Find your car seat’s model number on a sticker under the car seat cover to the right of the ClickTight dial. The Problem: The affected seats may contain a defect causing the harness adjuster button to remain in the release position after the harness is tightened.