How long is a Britax Marathon good for?
10 years
Britax Expiration Dates and Where to Find Expiration Date on Britax Car Seat
| model | expiration date |
|---|---|
| Marathon ClickTight Convertible Car Seat | 10 years after the date of manufacture. |
| Britax® Essentials™ Allegiance | 10 years after the date of manufacture. |
| Britax® Essentials™ Emblem | 10 years after the date of manufacture. |
How long does a Britax car seat last before it expires?
6 years
Infant car seats have a useable life of 6 years. Convertible car seats (excluding the Classic line) have a useable life of 7 years. ClickTight Convertible car seats have a useable life of 10 years. Harness-2-Booster seats have a useable life of 9 years.
Is my car seat expired?
How can you check your car seat expiration date? In most cases, you will find a sticker underneath the seat with its expiry date. The same applies to the seat base. Just turn over the seat and you should find it on the back.
Why do car seats expire after 5 years?
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.
When should a car seat be replaced?
The life span is usually six years. Expiration dates ensure that key components of the seat haven’t become too worn and that the seat meets contemporary safety standards, which are always being raised. If your child’s seat has been in a crash: Most seats can be reused after a minor fender bender.
Why are you not supposed to reuse car seats?
Just like food and medicines, car seats have expiration dates. The plastic used to make seats can degrade over time and become brittle, potentially making the seat less effective.
Do Britax car seats need to be replaced after an accident?
In the event this happens, Britax recommends that the use of a car seat be discontinued if it has been in a moderate to severe crash. We further advise of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) position that it is not necessary to replace a car seat after a minor crash.
Can you reuse car seat for second child?
Can you reuse an old car seat? You can save a car seat for a younger sibling or pass it on to another family if it isn’t expired, damaged, recalled or missing any of its original parts. Before reusing the seat or giving it away, always be sure to: Check the expiration date.
Is it OK to use a second-hand car seat?
The best advice is do not buy a second-hand child seat. You cannot be certain of its history. It may have been involved in an accident and the damage may not be visible. Very often the instructions are missing from second-hand seats which makes it more difficult to be sure that you are fitting and using it correctly.