LOCAL ACCIDENT ATTORNEY | Child Restraints | Prevent Injuries | Tougher booster seat laws still needed in Florida

NATIONAL - The National Transportation Safety Administration (NTSB) has issued a press release calling for 21 states, including Florida, to toughen their child restraint laws. 

The NTSB said child passenger safety laws in 21 states and two U.S. territories do not meet their safety recommendations. 

The press release said Florida has the most lenient child passenger safety laws in the nation, only requiring child safety seats for children 3 or younger. 

Since 1996, the NTSB has called for state child restraint laws to cover all children up to 8 years old.

Child Restraints Being Recalled - Cosco - Disney - Eddie Bauer - Safety 1st

NATIONAL - According to New York Times - Wheels - The Dorel Group, a company that makes products for babies and infants, is recalling about 447,000 of its infant child restraints and travel system carriers sold under the brands Cosco, Disney, Eddie Bauer and Safety 1st because the carrying handle may come loose. Dorel told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that the retaining screws are the wrong size and a child who is not properly restrained could fall out. The company says it plans to provide owners with new screws, instructions and a wrench.

Under the Safety 1st brand the models are the Sojourn Travel System, Eurostar Travel System, Explorer Travel System, Lite Wave Travel System and Vector Travel System are affected.  Under the Cosco brand the Sprint Travel System is affected.  Under the Disney brand the Propack Travel System is affected.  Under the Eddie Bauer brand the Adventure Travel System and Endeavor Travel System are affected.

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