When Do Safety 1st Car Seats Expire?
Safety 1st says its car seats expire 8 to 12 years after manufacture, depending on the product, and points you to the instruction manual for your seat.
| Safety 1st seat | Expires after |
|---|---|
| Any Safety 1st seat | 8 to 12 years from the date of manufacture, depending on the model |
Where to find the date on a Safety 1st seat
Many Safety 1st seats have a sticker on the back with the date of manufacture.
Safety 1st car seats after a crash
We couldn't find a published Safety 1st rule on crashes, so follow your manual and NHTSA's guidance.
NHTSA says to replace a seat after a moderate or severe crash, and that a seat doesn't automatically need replacing after a minor one: NHTSA's five conditions for a minor crash.
Safety 1st car seat recalls
NHTSA lists 6 child-seat recalls filed under Safety 1st (including two 2011-2012 recalls its maker, Dorel Juvenile Group, filed under its own name) since 2010, newest first. A recall only applies if your label's model name or number matches; the checker above narrows the list to your seat's build date.
April 22, 2025: GROW & GO SPRINT
Models: GROW & GO SPRINT
Dorel Juvenile Group (Dorel) is recalling certain Safety 1st Grow & Go Sprint child seats. The included model numbers are CC321GYU, CC321GYUD, CC321GYY, CC321GYYD, CC321HAO, and CC321HAR. The headrest foam pad is not adequately secured, which can allow a child to pick off pieces of foam.
What to do: Dorel will mail a replacement headrest pad assembly kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2025. Owners may contact Dorel's customer service at 1-877-657-9546 or [email protected].
NHTSA campaign 25C006000.
March 12, 2025: BOOST & GO, MAGICSQUAD, BOOST & GO ESSENTIAL and more
Models: BOOST & GO, MAGICSQUAD, BOOST & GO ESSENTIAL, COMFORT RIDE
Dorel Juvenile Group (Dorel) is recalling certain Safety 1st Comfort Ride 3-in-1, Boost & Go 3-in-1, Boost & Go Essential 3-in-1, and MagicSquad 3-in-1 harness booster child seats. Please refer to Dorel's recall report for specific model numbers. The forward-facing installation label incorrectly states the height range. As such, these child seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
What to do: Dorel will mail owners a new label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025. Owners may contact Dorel's customer service at 1-877-657-9546 or [email protected].
NHTSA campaign 25C004000.
March 3, 2023: MICO XP MAX, INFANT BASE, MICO XP and more
Models: MICO XP MAX, INFANT BASE, MICO XP, ONBOARD 35 SECURETECH, CORAL XP, MICO LUXE+, SECURETECH INFANT BASE
Dorel Juvenile Group (Dorel) is recalling certain Safety 1st onBoard 35 Secure Tech, Safety 1st Secure Tech Infant Base, Maxi-Cosi Coral XP, Maxi-Cosi Mico XP Max, Maxi-Cosi Mico XP, Maxi-Cosi Mico Luxe+, and Maxi-Cosi Infant Base child seats. Please refer to Dorel's recall report for specific model numbers. The lower seat anchors used to secure the child seat base may fail, allowing the child seat to detach. As such, these child seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
What to do: Owners are advised to only secure their child seat(s) with the vehicle belt restraint system until the seat is remedied. Dorel will mail a replacement base to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2023. Owners may contact Dorel customer service at 1-877-657-9546 or [email protected].
NHTSA campaign 23C002000.
May 2, 2012: IC123FSM (COMFY CARRY), IC124FSM (ONBOARD 35)
Models: IC123FSM (COMFY CARRY), IC124FSM (ONBOARD 35)
DOREL JUVENILE GROUP (DJG) IS RECALLING CERTAIN INFANT CHILD RESTRAINTS, MODELS IC124FSM (ONBOARD 35) AND IC123FSM (COMFY CARRY), PRODUCED FROM MAY 2011 THROUGH APRIL 2012, WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE SEPARATE SEAT BASE THAT CONTAINS THE REQUIRED LATCH ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY. WITHOUT THE LATCH ASSEMBLY, THESE UNITS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS."
What to do: DJG WILL NOTIFY REGISTERED OWNERS AND DISTRIBUTORS. BASES WHICH INCLUDE LATCH SYSTEMS WILL BE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO ALL THOSE WHO VERIFY THEY HAVE THE AFFECTED UNITS. NON-REGISTERED OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DJG AT 1-877-416-8111 OR BY EMAIL AT [email protected].
NHTSA campaign 12C002000.
June 24, 2011: ALPHA OMEGA ELITE, COMPLETE AIR SE, COMPLETE AIR LX and more
Models: ALPHA OMEGA ELITE, COMPLETE AIR SE, COMPLETE AIR LX, 3-IN-1
Made between July 20, 2010 and May 18, 2011 (about 89,527 seats).
Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) is recalling certain Safety 1st Complete Air LX (models CC050xxx), Safety 1st Complete Air SE (models CC051xxx), and Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite (models 22187xxx , 22465xxx ,CC033xxx , and CC046xxx), and Eddie Bauer Deluxe 3 in 1 convertible (models 22790xxx , and CC046xxx) child restraint systems manufactured from July 20, 2010, through May 18, 2011. [Note: The 'xxx' at the end of each model number represents different color options that each seat could be.] The rear facing belt path installation arrows are incorrect and could be potentially construed as pointing toward the forward facing vehicle belt path location. Therefore, the affected seats fail to conform to the labeling requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
What to do: DJG will notify registered owners and provide free label kits consisting of modified labels which will correct the potential inconsistent information and instructions as to the proper installation of the restraint, free of charge. Owners may call DJG toll-free at 1-877-675-2355 or visit http://www.djgusa.com/USA/eng/ and then click on the "Safety Notices" button at the top.
NHTSA campaign 11C002000.
February 10, 2011: 22469, 22553, 22564 and more
Models: 22469, 22553, 22564, 22880, 22547, 22077, 22078, 22148, 22149, 22150, 22152, IC072, 22372, 22799, 22759, 22758, 22755, 22453, 22456, 22740, 22657, 22459, ALPHA OMEGA(17439), 22346, 22439, 22574, 22465, 22475, 22476, 22486, 22155, 22158, 22159, 22172, 22188, 22195, 22356, 22790, 22741, 22580, 22567, 22561, 22554, 22546, 22449, 22458, 22412, 22371, 22185, 22178, 22177, 22154, 22560, 22452, 22462
Made between May 1, 2008 and April 30, 2009 (about 794,247 seats).
DOREL JUVENILE GROUP (DJG) IS RECALLING CERTAIN INFANT, CONVERTIBLE, AND BOOSTER CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS WHICH WERE SOLD BOTH AS STAND ALONE SEATS OR PART OF A TRAVEL SYSTEM (WITH A STROLLER). THE HARNESS LOCKING AND RELEASE BUTTON DOES NOT ALWAYS RETURN TO ITS LOCKED POSITION. A BUTTON THAT IS NOT IN THE LOCKED POSITION CAN ALLOW THE HARNESS ADJUSTMENT STRAP TO SLIP BACK THROUGH THE ADJUSTER AS A CHILD MOVES AROUND IN THE SEAT AND RESULTS IN A LOOSE HARNESS. CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL ARE CONVERTIBLE CHILD RESTRAINTS ALPHA OMEGA, ALPHA OMEGA ELITE, ENSPIRA, PRIORI, PROSPECT, AND VANTAGE; INFANT CHILD RESTRAINTS MICO AND ONBOARD. AFFECTED UNITS BEGIN WITH MODEL NUMBERS 22077, 22078, 22148, 22149, 22150, 22152, 22154, 22155, 22158, 22159, 22172, 22177, 22178, 22185, 22188, 22195, 22356, 22371, 22372, 22412, 22439, 22452, 22453, 22456, 22458, 22459, 22462, 22465, 22469, 22476, 22486, 22546, 22547, 22553, 22554, 22561, 22564, 22567, 22574, 22580, 22657, 22740, 22741, 22755, 22758, 22759, 22790, 22799, 22880, 22560, 22346, 17439, 22449, 22475, AND IC072, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 1, 2008, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2009.
What to do: REGISTERED OWNERS WILL RECEIVE A FREE REMEDY KIT CONSISTING OF A SMALL TUBE OF NON-TOXIC, FOOD-GRADE LUBRICANT TO BE APPLIED TO THE CENTER FRONT ADJUSTER (CFA) TO PREVENT STICKING AND ALLOW IT TO PROPERLY ENGAGE THE CFA STRAP. INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO APPLY THE LUBRICANT WILL BE PROVIDED, ALONG WITH A LABEL TO INDICATE THAT THE REPAIR HAS BEEN COMPLETED. NON-REGISTERED OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DJG AT 1-866-623-3139 OR BY EMAIL AT [email protected]. CONSUMERS WILL NEED THE ENTIRE MODEL NUMBER ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT WHEN CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2011.
NHTSA campaign 11C001000.
From NHTSA's recall data file, updated 2026-10-23. Search NHTSA car seat recalls.
Register your seat so Safety 1st can contact you about a recall: Safety 1st car seat registration, or mail in the card that came with the seat.
Getting rid of an expired Safety 1st seat
Cut the harness straps, take off the cover, write "EXPIRED, DO NOT USE" on the shell and put it in a dark garbage bag. Target's car seat trade-in takes any brand's seat, expired or not, during its trade-in events. More on disposal and trade-ins.
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How we built this
Every fact on this page comes from the sources listed below, read on . Where an organization doesn't publish a clear answer, we say so and tell you where to look instead of guessing.
- Safety 1st: Car seat expiration dates
- NHTSA: Car seat use after a crash
- NHTSA: Register your car seat
- 49 CFR 571.213, FMVSS 213 child restraint systems (Cornell LII)
- NHTSA: Check for recalls
- NHTSA recall data (child restraints)
- AAP (HealthyChildren.org): Car seats, information for families
- Federal Register: FMVSS 213a final rule, September 9, 2026
- Target: Car seat trade-in, fall 2026
- Target: Car seat trade-in event FAQ
- Clek: Car seat recycling program
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