Children’s car seats labelled “killers” still on sale
Dangerous children’s car seats are still on sale more than a decade after concerns were raised about their safety. Which? warned in 2014 that the fabric seats pose a danger to children’s safety as a result of defects, and the s eats were illegal to use in the UK after tests by Surrey Trading Standards dubbed the products “killers.”
Which? is calling on parents to not be tempted by cheap children’s car seats, after discovering that the seats are still available for sale online through sites such as Shein and eBay. Both companies say they take safety very safety.
Regulations in the UK only allow EU-approved children’s car seats. This means those bearing R44 or R129 codes can be used by children in the UK. Approved seats must display an orange label with the codes printed on it, indicating that they have been through rigorous safety testing.
In 2014, Surrey Trading Standards tested a fabric seat that fell to pieces after a 30mph accident. The crash test dummy of a three-year-old was thrown int o the windshield after the straps on the seat failed.
Which? said that families that are struggling with the cost of living may be tempted by cheaper products. Some can cost as little as £12.50 while more expensive seats can be higher than £80.
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