On October 13, 2012, Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper, in partnership with Mitsubishi Motors and Kids Safety First, will host free child safety seat inspections at Campbell’s Field in Camden, NJ.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for children 1 to 12 years old in the United States. Having the right child safety seat and knowing how to properly install the seat in the car is crucial. While many states have improved their requirements for child restraint use, recent studies show that only half of children ages four through eight ride in any type of safety seat. According to national data, 73 percent of child restraints are critically misused.
As part of Mitsubishi Motors 3rd Annual East Coast Mitsubishi Owners Day (MOD) event, families will receive personal hands-on training from certified child passenger safety technicians at Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper on how to properly select, install and use their child’s car seat. An educational booth will provide families with additional automotive child safety materials, as well as coloring books, stickers and balloons for the children.
Open to the public, Mitsubishi Owners Day features exciting production and prototype vehicles for all car fans. Families will enjoy food, music and the latest in Mitsubishi accessories and products.
Event schedule is as follows:
Child Passenger Safety Booth: 9 a.m. to 1p.m.
Car Seat Checks/Inspections: 12:30 p.m to 3 p.m.
Appointments for car seat inspections are strongly encouraged. To register for an appointment please contact Maureen Donnelly at 856-968-8687. To learn more about the Mitsubishi Motors East Coast Owners Day visit Mitsubishi Motors online at http://www.mitsubishicars.com/MMNA/jsp/company/autoshow.do