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Chicco KeyFit 35: expiration, limits, FAA and recalls

Useful life6 yearsmanual p.8
Rear-facing4-35 lbup to 32 inmanual p.4
On airplanesFAA approvedmanual p.44

From the Chicco KeyFit 35 manual IS0190E_03, revision 03/20. Always check the label on your seat; it overrides this page.

Recall check

Enter the model number and manufacture date of your seat. Where the manufacture date is printed

No NHTSA recall campaign from 2016 on is mapped to the Chicco KeyFit 35.

Where the manufacture date is printed

Not stated in the manual.

Limits by mode

ModeWeightHeightSource
Rear-facing4-35 lbup to 32 inp.4

What the manual says

Useful life: 6 years
"DO NOT use this Child Restraint if it is more than 6 years old." manual p.8
Rear-facing weight: 4-35 lb
"Weight is between 4 and 35 pounds (1.8 and 15.9 kg)." manual p.4
Rear-facing maximum height: 32 in
"Height is 32 inches (81 cm) or less" manual p.4
Use on aircraft: FAA approved
"This Child Restraint is certified for use on aircraft." manual p.44

Installation by mode

Rear-facing

Belt path: Belt path on the side of the base
"Thread vehicle seat belt up through the belt path on the side of the Base." manual p.20

Harness, headrest and recline

Harness height positions: 5 positions
"The Carrier has 5 height adjustment positions." manual p.35

Bases and strollers

Compatible bases: KeyFit 35 base
"ONLY use Chicco KeyFit/KeyFit 30/KeyFit 35 infant carriers with the KeyFit 35 base." manual p.7

Installing on an aircraft

Same as the vehicle installation without the base, using a lap belt
"Install Child Restraint on an aircraft the same way it is installed in a vehicle when using a vehicle lap belt." manual p.44

Sources

  1. Chicco KeyFit 35 instruction manual IS0190E_03 (03/20), manufacturer PDF, www.chiccousa.com. Fetched 2026-10-20.

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