Why was Diono Radian discontinued?

More than 500,000 child car seats made by a company called Diono are being recalled because they may not adequately protect children in a crash. The recall covers the Radian R100, Radian R120, Radian RXT, Olympia, Pacifica, and Rainier convertible and booster seats.

How long is a Diono Radian RXT good for?

10 years
All car seats have expiration dates. This radian® rXT car seat expires 10 years after the date of purchase (DOP). If the date of purchase can’t be determined, refer to the date of manufacture (DOM).

Is Diono Radian RXT FAA approved?

FAA Approval: The radian 3RXT is approved for use in aircraft in harness mode but not in booster mode.

Is the Diono Radian RXT comfortable?

The majority of our parent testers told us their little one was comfortable in this car seat, and it’s pretty easy to see why. The Diono Radian rXT has a narrow profile and may not look as plush as some other car seats, but memory foam padding makes for a comfortable ride.

Is my Diono expired?

Diono Radian models expire 10 years from date of purchase and approved for the use of harness mode for 8 years and up to 10 years in booster mode. Diono Rainier, Pacifica and Olympia expire 10 years from date of purchase and approved for the use of harness mode for 8 years and up to 10 years in booster mode.

Is Diono Radian safe?

The Diono does exceed the safety minimum required by law for crash testing, and therefore is considered safe. The Diono head sensor result is 820, below the Federal maximum allowed of 1000, and chest result is near 53, below the maximum allowed of 60.

Is Diono Made in USA?

With over 20 years of design and engineering in the USA, we’re proud to be Made of Seattle, a city like no other. Seattle’s unique cultural identity and pioneering spirit inspired the Diono difference way back in 1999 and it’s what continues to drive our innovation today.