How to register car seats
Americans are hesitant to give up their personal information, and given the state of the world, that's probably the smart thing to do.
But, like everywhere, there are exceptions to the rule. If you are the parent of a child who rides in a car seat, it is recommended that you register your seat with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or your car seat manufacturer (if not both).
Registering your car seat is important because if federal safety standards change or your product is recalled, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the manufacturer may contact you immediately to fix the problem.
To register your seat information with the NHTSA, you can mail, fax, or email your safety seat registration information to:
US Department of Transportation
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Office of Defect Investigation
Correspondent Research Department (NVS-216)
Room W48-301
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.
Washington DC 20590
Fax: (202) 366-1767
Email: [email protected]
The NHTSA form can be found here.
Many car seat manufacturers recommend that you also register your products directly on their websites. To find a manufacturer's car seat registration page, Google "car seat registration (manufacturer's name)" and you will be redirected to the appropriate page.
