Agway in Endicott to Hold a Child Safety Seat Event

June 21, 2008

9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

BINGHAMTON, NY - Agway in Endicott in cooperation with the Broome County Traffic Safety Program and Magic 101.7 will be holding a Child Safety Seat Check Event.

The event will take place in the parking lot of Agway located at 116 Jennings Street, Endicott, from 9 a.m.- 12. p.m. on Saturday, June 21st.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 80% of parents in the United States are incorrectly using their child safety seats. In Broome County, the rate of car seat misuse is well over 70%. This event will include free child safety seat installations by certified child passenger safety technicians, as well as free educational materials and guidance on child safety seats. If your car seat is expired, recalled or in poor condition, a new seat will be given while supplies last.

Families that are interested should bring their child safety seat(s), their child/children, the vehicle the child safety seat will be installed into, the car seat manual and vehicle owner's manual. Inspections will be done on a first come, first serve basis.

For more information about this event, please call Christine Muss at 607.778.2807.

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Published Date: 06-17-2008