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RACV Survey Finds ‘One In Five’ Second-hand Child Restraints Unsuitable

Victoria’s RACV has urged caution over the use of second-hand child restraints; around 20 percent of those it inspected were unsuitable for use.  The costs of raising a child and the abundance of second-hand equipment on the market


Victoria’s RACV has urged caution over the use of second-hand child restraints; around 20 percent of those it inspected were unsuitable for use. 

The costs of raising a child and the abundance of second-hand equipment on the market is clearly a factor in steering some parents toward a cheaper, pre-used item for their child.

But RACV warned parents to tread carefully.

The Club sourced 164 second-hand child restraints, with 114 coming from online sellers such as eBay and the remaining 50 located at ‘bricks-and-mortar’ second-hand stores.

Of these, the online items had the greatest failure rate, with many showing excessive wear or damage, others too old and still others found to be overseas models that did not meet Australian standards (and were therefore, illegal).

Some from second-hand stores were also short of the safety mark, with the RACV finding 21 percent of all the restraints inspected should not be purchased.

RACV’s Melinda Spiteri said many of the restraints were in good condition, but potential buyers should be prepared to ask lots of questions before handing over the cash.

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