CPST Child Restraint Registration, Recalls & Product Safety 3

Question 1

When a manufacturer issues a recall on a child restraint, who bears the cost of the remedy?

Accepted Answer

The manufacturer bears the cost — remedies are free to owners

Answer

Under NHTSA regulations, manufacturers must provide recall remedies at no cost to the consumer.

Question 2

A caregiver asks if a second-hand child restraint from a trusted family member is safe to use. What is the most important first step a CPST should recommend?

Accepted Answer

Check the seat's manufacture date, expiration date, and recall status

Answer

Before using any second-hand seat, it is essential to verify the manufacture and expiration dates and check NHTSA's database to confirm the seat has no open recalls.

Question 3

What does it mean when a child restraint is listed as 'discontinued' on the NHTSA database?

Accepted Answer

The model is no longer manufactured but may still be in use and subject to recalls

Answer

A discontinued model is simply no longer in production; it can still be subject to recalls and should continue to be checked on NHTSA's database.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of NHTSA's five criteria for classifying a crash as 'minor' (allowing potential continued seat use)?

Accepted Answer

The child suffered no injuries whatsoever in the crash

Answer

NHTSA's five minor-crash criteria focus on vehicle and restraint system conditions, not on whether the child was injured; all five structural/vehicle criteria must be met.

Question 5

A caregiver wants to donate their expired child restraint to a charity. What should a CPST advise?

Accepted Answer

Destroy the seat so it cannot be used and cannot pose a safety risk

Answer

Expired seats should be rendered unusable before disposal — cutting the straps and marking it 'expired/do not use' prevents accidental use by a future recipient.

CPST - Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician Practice Test

CPST - Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician Practice Test

CPST Child Restraint Registration, Recalls & Product Safety 3