JPMA to Offer Free Car Seat Safety Check in D.C. for Child Passenger Safety Week

MEDIA ADVISORY

Correctly used car seats and seat belts are proven interventions required in all U.S. states and territories. However, more than half of families do not use their car seats as instructed by the car seat manufacturer and vehicle manufacturer. To kick off Child Passenger Safety Week (Sept. 17-23, 2023), the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA), its manufacturer members, and advocate partners are offering a free Car Seat Safety Check in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, September 16. Education and hands-on assistance will be provided by Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians.

What: JPMA Car Seat Safety Check
Who: Joseph M. Colella, JPMA Director of Child Passenger Safety and nationally known expert
When: Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET
Where: Bard High School Early College DC, 1351 Alabama Ave. SE, Washington, D.C. 20032
How: First come, first served. You do not need to register to participate.
Why: Car crashes are a leading cause of injury and death for children under age 15. JPMA, its manufacturer members, and advocate partners offer Car Seat Safety Check events like these to address these alarming statistics:

• Each day in the U.S., 445 children are injured and three are killed in car crashes according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
• 40 percent of children killed in crashes are not using car seats or seat belts at all.
• More than half of families do not use their car seats as instructed by the car seat manufacturer and vehicle manufacturer.

Event Partners:
For the Car Seat Safety Check on September 16, JPMA will be joined by representatives from Safe Kids Worldwide, Manufacturers Alliance for Child Passenger Safety, District Department of Transportation, and local advocates.

Request:
Please help us get the word out about this life-saving event!

Media Contact:
Jaime Levins
Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association - JPMA
jlevins@jpma.org