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2nd Trimester
Car Seat Expiration
Does anyone know the expiration date for Britax Marathons? I was told it would be in my manual and its not. The manufacturer date on the side says January 2008.
Ive heard two different stories. I've heard it will expire in January of 2013 and also January 2014. ANyone know which it is??
5 years or 6 years??
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Re: Car Seat Expiration
Wow...after all my researching I FINALLY found it on their website. Apparently its 6 years. Thanks ladies!
When does my seat expire? The service life for BRITAX infant car seats (including the base), older convertible car seats, youth seats (such as the BRITAX REGENT), and belt-positioning booster seats is 6 years from date of manufacture. Next generation BRITAX convertible car seats have a service life of 7 years and FRONTIER and FRONTIER 85 Harness-2-Booster seats have a service life of 9 years. To prevent injury due to deterioration or hidden damage, do not use child restraints or booster seats older than their service life or if it has been in a moderate or severe crash. You can find the date of manufacture on the child restraint/booster seat serial label.There should be an expiration date on the seat under the fabric, I can't remember if it is in the front or back.
However, the standard is 6-7 years for Britax convertibles:
When does my seat expire? The service life for BRITAX infant car seats (including the base), older convertible car seats, youth seats (such as the BRITAX REGENT), and belt-positioning booster seats is 6 years from date of manufacture. Next generation BRITAX convertible car seats have a service life of 7 years and FRONTIER and FRONTIER 85 Harness-2-Booster seats have a service life of 9 years. To prevent injury due to deterioration or hidden damage, do not use child restraints or booster seats older than their service life or if it has been in a moderate or severe crash. You can find the date of manufacture on the child restraint/booster seat serial label.
from: https://www.britaxusa.com/support