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Chicco KeyFit Max: expiration, limits, FAA and recalls

Useful life6 yearsmanual p.8
Rear-facing4-30 lbup to 32 inmanual p.4
On airplanesFAA approvedmanual p.43

From the Chicco KeyFit Max manual IS0234E_05, revision 11/24. 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 Max.

Where the manufacture date is printed

Not stated in the manual.

Limits by mode

ModeWeightHeightSource
Rear-facing4-30 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: 4-30 lb
"Weight is between 4 and 30 pounds (1.8 and 13.6 kg)." manual p.4
Rear-facing maximum height: 32 in
"Height is 32 inches (81 cm) or less and child's head is no less than 1" (25 mm) below the top of the head rest." manual p.4
Use on aircraft: FAA approved
"This Child Restraint is certified for use on aircraft." manual p.43

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.22

Harness, headrest and recline

Harness height positions: 5 positions
"The Carrier has 5 height adjustment positions." manual p.33

Bases and strollers

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

Installing on an aircraft

Forward-facing aircraft seats only
"Use this Child Restraint on aircraft seats that are FORWARD-FACING only." manual p.43

Sources

  1. Chicco KeyFit Max instruction manual IS0234E_05 (11/24), manufacturer PDF, www.chiccousa.com. Fetched 2026-10-20.

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