Aftermarket accessories, or even some aftermarket child safety seats seem to be flooding the Australian market via Ebay, Amazon, and even in some unique cases, legitimate retail environments!  Are they even legal?  This article will help you understand a little more on the topic.

These items, and questions, are typically sourced back to social media forums, global information websites, bloggers and even some Aussie journalists have reported on these products explaining the benefits of them.  The reality is far different, and that as an ACRI member you are not only not permitted to use such devices but they are dangerous and illegal in Australia.

These products *all* come from China, regardless of the location they are listed as “warehoused” due to new 3PL (Third Party Logistics) that companies can now employ – giving the impression that they have been Australian approved in some way.  However – they are a con.  They not only do not go through any approval or standards testing but there is not even any evidence to say that the original manufacturers have even performed any testing on the products themselves – and even if they did, or another country has they more than likely still wont pass through the rigourous requirements that are Australian Standards.

The reason you more than likely wont see them in physical Bricks and Mortor stores around Australia is that the ACCC does random testing of these stores to expose or remove these types of devices from the Australian market – however it is much more difficult for them to constantly monitor all digital outlets, not to mention they don’t have the authority in regards to Chinese websites usurping as Australian warehouses.

One of the wildest examples we’ve seen is an inflating child car safety seat you can pump up prior to use!  This is another great reminder to have fun on Aussie Facebook groups, but make sure your check your facts from somewhere reliable.  Same as getting health advice – probably not best to get it at the pub!

Are they permitted? NO! Completely illegal and misleading.  Do not use!

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