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SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. List of Recalls and Replacement Parts for Child Restraints November 25, 2015 The most recent recall is for certain 2016 model BMW sedans with a possible lower anchor issue. See pages 15-16. New seats have also been added. Safety seats discontinued or manufacturers out of business for 10 years or more are not included. For information on older seats or out-of-business manufacturers, call SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. How can you tell if your safety seat is safe? Make sure that the expiration date stamped on the plastic has not passed and it has never been used in a crash. You can’t be sure about the history of a used seat unless you got it from a friend or relative. You will need the detailed instruction booklet (it can be ordered from the manufacturer if it is missing) to check that the seat has all of its parts and to find out how to use it correctly. Check for possible damage, such as cracks in the plastic, frayed straps, stiff buckles or harness adjusters. If the safety seat passes all of these criteria, you still need to check for possible recalls. What is a safety seat recall? Just like cars and other products, a safety seat may be “recalled” because of a defect that could injure your child. Manufacturers are required to fix the problem free of charge. If your seat is recalled, be sure to get it fixed right away. Does the safety seat have to be sent back? Not usually. Most problems can be fixed by replacing a part that the manufacturer will send you for free. Sometimes, with an older seat or when the company is out of business, you will need to take it to a special recycling center (go to /recycling_la.html for more info) or, if none is available in your area, destroy the seat to make sure it is not picked up by someone and used by another child. Break i