Expiry on an Evenflo car seat

[momto2boys]

One of my dcm gave me a seat to use for her daughter. It was a t-shield manufactured in 1999. Now I am quite sure this is expired. I looked in the manual and online and on the car seat and can't find an expiry anywhere. I would like to show the mom not just be "difficult". Please help.

Janet

[UlrikeDG]

Evenflo's FAQ says, "We recommend a 6 year life span from the date of manufacture for car seats..."

[seatchecker]

It probably doesn't have an expiration stamped on it since it is that old - but it has a 6 year life span. Hang on ...


Answer:
We recommend a 6 year life span from the date of manufacture for car seats because: a) Older child restraints may have been used by multiple families and instructions and labels may be missing. b) The history of older car seats is not known, as they could have passed through unrelated parties. Thus, the seat could have been in an accident, abused or misused in a way that could cause hidden damage. c) Second-hand owners would not be directly reachable in the event of a recall. d) As regulations change, older seats may not meet current safety standards.


That is from the website - go to FAQ, then choose the model of seat. The question is: What is the life expectancy of my (insert model here)?

https://plweb.evenflo.com/faqs.aspx

[momto2boys]

Thank you both so much.

Janet