Is it illegal to sell or use an expired car seat?

Status
Not open for further replies.

tiger926

New member
I want to get car seat tech certified some day, as I am very passionate and vigilant about child safety. That being said, I am constantly making people aware of car seat laws by giving out this website, Transport Canada, etc. Today on our private school board internal BBS system, I emailed someone who was selling a car seat for $5.00 as it was over 6 years old (almost 7 years old - Graco seat). She just emailed me back to thank me and tell me that she had disposed of the seat - I told her to cut straps off and place at curb for disposal.

Anyway, she is questioning the expiry law as she just came from a 2nd hand consignment store that is selling used car seats, and she wants me to point her in the exact wording of the expiry law. She is worried now that she saw some older seats for sale. I sent her the link on the Transport Canada page "How long are they safe?" It clearly states that you must use seats to manufacturers directions and so if using a seat incorrectly or expired, you may be found guilty of breaking the law. I know there is also a link on Transport Canada or Health Canada about selling used car seats, baby walkers, etc. at Garage Sales or Consignment shops, but I can't locate at the moment as I'm trying to feed the baby. Does anyone have this link?

Can someone just clear this up for me, either with more links that I can send her, or, with clearer language from your own tech experiences?

I have emailed our Tech director at the school board who is in charge of our BBS system and mentioned to her that they need to be more vigilant when posting used baby equipment, especially car seats. Could there be liability issues for our school board if they allow a sale of an expired seat? The transaction is private and board says they have no liability, but I'm not sure about this as they authorize each posting - supposedly they check the accuracy and legimitacy of each posting to make sure that it fits within our school board's guidelines of for sale items. What do you all think?

Thanks, Tiger
 
ADS

Shanora

Well-known member
I'm not sure if this is what you are looking for, but it does cover Car seats, and yes it is illegal to sell a car seat that does not meet the TC guide lines.

The Hazardous Products Act is administered by Health Canada. It has safety requirements for certain consumer products, many of which are intended for use by children. Under the law, you cannot import, sell, give away (including lending), or distribute products that do not meet the requirements of the Hazardous Products Act.

Car Seats - Car seats must meet the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard. Before selling a used car seat, check with Next link will take you to another Web site Transport Canada (1-800-333-0371 or www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety) for more information and to find out if the car seat has been recalled.

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pubs/cons/garage-eng.php
 

Barbara Baines

CPST Instructor
Just for clarification - it is not illegal to sell a second hand car seat AS LONG as it complies with the applicable CMVSS and has not expired. It is NOT advisable to sell or buy a second hand car seat - if you sell one you may become totally responsible legally should something be missing or it does not perform as designed in a crash. If you buy a second hand seat, you are accepting the fact that you might not have all the parts, instructions and not know the history of the seat. Some insurance companies do not accept second hand seats for claims, etc. Not a good thing to do:twocents:
 
Status
Not open for further replies.

Car-Seat.Org Facebook Group

Forum statistics

Threads
219,656
Messages
2,196,896
Members
13,530
Latest member
onehitko860

You must read your carseat and vehicle owner’s manual and understand any relevant state laws. These are the rules you must follow to restrain your children safely. All opinions at Car-Seat.Org are those of the individual author for informational purposes only, and do not necessarily reflect any policy or position of Carseat Media LLC. Car-Seat.Org makes no representations as to accuracy, completeness, currentness, suitability, or validity of any information on this site and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its display or use. All information is provided on an as-is basis. If you are unsure about information provided to you, please visit a local certified technician. Before posting or using our website you must read and agree to our TERMS.

Graco is a Proud Sponsor of Car-Seat.Org! Britax is a Proud Sponsor of Car-Seat.Org! Nuna Baby is a Proud Sponsor of Car-Seat.Org!

Please  Support Car-Seat.Org  with your purchases of infant, convertible, combination and boosters seats from our premier sponsors above.
Shop travel systems, strollers and baby gear from Britax, Chicco, Clek, Combi, Evenflo, First Years, Graco, Maxi-Cosi, Nuna, Safety 1st, Diono & more! ©2001-2022 Carseat Media LLC

Top