Clek · Convertible
Clek Foonf: expiration, limits, FAA and recalls
Recall 21C005000 covers Clek Foonf model number FO12 through FO19 made 2012-12-03 to 2021-05-20.
Check your seat below · Source: Part 573 report RCLRPT-21C005-4948
Useful life9 yearsmanual p.14
Rear-facing14-50 lb25-43 inmanual p.2
Forward-facing26.5-65 lb30-49 inmanual p.3
On airplanesFAA approvedmanual p.15
From the Clek Foonf manual C01-0602-US-H2, revision October 2025. 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
Where the manufacture date is printed
Label on the back of the car seat.
"The date of manufacture can be found on the label affixed to the back of this car seat." manual p.14
Illustration only. The exact spot is the one the manual quote describes.
Limits by mode
| Mode | Weight | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing | 14-50 lb | 25-43 in | p.2 |
| Forward-facing (harness) | 26.5-65 lb | 30-49 in | p.3 |
What the manual says
Useful life: 9 years
"Do not use this car seat after nine (9) years from the date of manufacture." manual p.14
Where the manufacture date is printed: Label on the back of the car seat
"The date of manufacture can be found on the label affixed to the back of this car seat." manual p.14
Rear-facing weight: 14-50 lb
"When Using This Car Seat in Rear-Facing Mode ... 14 - 50 lb" manual p.2
Rear-facing height: 25-43 in
"When Using This Car Seat in Rear-Facing Mode ... 25 - 43"" manual p.2
Forward-facing weight: 26.5-65 lb
"When Using This Car Seat in Forward-Facing Mode ... 26.5 - 65 lb" manual p.3
Forward-facing height: 30-49 in
"When Using This Car Seat in Forward-Facing Mode ... 30 - 49"" manual p.3
Use on aircraft: FAA approved
"This restraint is certified for use in Motor Vehicles and Aircraft." manual p.15
Installation by mode
Rear-facing
Recline positions for rear-facing use: 2 positions
"Note: This car seat can be used Rear-Facing in recline position 2 or 3 only." manual p.40
Forward-facing (harness)
Recline positions for forward-facing use: 2 positions
"Seat can only be used in recline position 1 or 2 when installed Forward- Facing." manual p.56
Installing on an aircraft
Rear- or forward-facing with the aircraft belt; top tether stored, not used
"The Top Tether should be stored in the back of the car seat and not used on an aircraft" manual p.92
Sources
- Clek Foonf instruction manual C01-0602-US-H2 (October 2025), manufacturer PDF, support.clekinc.com. Fetched 2026-10-20.
- NHTSA recall 21C005000, Part 573 report RCLRPT-21C005-4948, static.nhtsa.gov.
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