Not all car seats are created equal. Counterfeit or illegal car seats may look like a bargain—but they’re often made with substandard materials and do NOT meet U.S. safety standards (FMVSS 213, NHTSA). That puts your child at serious risk in a crash.

🛑 Red Flags to Watch For:

• Unknown brand names
• Non-U.S. contact info
• Labels missing English or full of typos
• Foreign compliance stickers
• No U.S. safety info or registration card

✅ Protect Your Child:

1️⃣ Register your car seat for recall alerts:
🔗 Car Seat & Booster Seat Safety, Ratings, Guidelines | NHTSA

2️⃣ Get it checked by a certified technician (CPST):
📍 Lancaster Township Police Department
📞 (717) 892-5873
📧 RBurns@LancasterTownshipPolice.org
🔗 Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspections | Lancaster Township Police Department

3️⃣ Still unsure? Contact the manufacturer directly.
Your child’s safety is worth more than a discount.

Let’s keep our youngest passengers protected. 💙👶