It is never safe to use a car seat that you do not know the history of or if it is a recalled seat. Used car seats are donated to be destroyed after inspection is made by our safety seat technicians. If it is learned that the car seat was obtained at a garage sale, given to them by another person or is listed as a recall, we encourage them to have the seat destroyed and obtain a new car seat.
Car seats are a one time use product, if it was involved in a crash, the seat needs to be replaced.
Not knowing the history of the car seat presents a safety hazard for your child that is not worth taking. Hoffman Estates Police provide free safety car seat inspections throughout the year. Village Home 1995-2001 Village of Hoffman Estates. Use of site subject to conditions .