Hyundai hosts child safety seat inspection, giveaway day with Children’s Hospital of Michigan

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Hyundai hosts child safety seat inspection, giveaway day
with Children’s Hospital of Michigan
National safety board: Nearly half of all car seats are installed incorrectly

WHAT: Hyundai Motor America and Children’s Hospital of Michigan are hosting a child safety seat check at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan Specialty Center in Detroit (across the street from the main hospital) in support of child passenger safety in the community.

To kick off the event, Hyundai will donate $15,000 to the Children’s Foundation in support of the hospital’s Injury Prevention Program with an official check presentation.

Research shows improper use and installation of child safety seats is a leading factor in increased child fatalities or injuries from automobile crashes. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly half of all car seats are installed incorrectly.

During the inspection, nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will inspect car seats for expiration, manufacturer recalls, and/or proper fit of the seat for the child. Families will receive a free replacement car seat, if needed. The car seat check event is open to the public – walk-ups are welcome. Child must be present for inspection and free car seat.

WHEN: Saturday, April 20

Check Presentation: 9:30am – 10:00am ET
Car Seat Event: 10:00am – 12:00pm ET

Opportunities to capture photos and b-roll of the check presentation and child safety seat checks.

WHERE: Children’s Hospital of Michigan Specialty Center

3950 Beaubien Blvd, Detroit, MI 48201
(Across the street from the main hospital)

WHO:

• Renee Zarr, Injury Prevention Coordinator, Children’s Hospital of Michigan, and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)-certified Child Passenger Safety Instructor
• Benjamin Michajlyszyn, Director, Hyundai Safety Test & Investigations Laboratory
• Brandon Ramirez, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility & External Relations, Hyundai Motor America

CONTACT: Tammy Battaglia, Children’s Hospital of Michigan | Tbattagl@dmc.org | 248-881-0809