'Killer' child car seats still on sale 10 years on
Summary
Some online stores are selling child car seats that experts say are unsafe. These seats have not passed the necessary safety tests to be sold in the UK. Despite warnings from consumer groups like Which?, these seats are still available online.Key Facts
- Websites like Shein and eBay list child car seats that may not be safe for use.
- In 2014, tests showed these unsafe seats could fall apart in a low-speed crash.
- UK rules require child car seats to have EU-approved labels.
- Unsafe seats can cost as little as £12.50, much cheaper than safer ones which cost over £80.
- Over a dozen risky car seats were found online by Which? on platforms like eBay and Wish.
- Which? calls for stricter rules and penalties for online marketplaces selling unsafe products.
- eBay has removed such listings and emphasized consumer safety.
- Shein removed a mislabeled product and stated that sellers must follow their strict guidelines.
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