Aftermarket hot Devices In Alerting Parents May Not Operate Properly
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently put out anotice
warning parents that aftermarket devices designed to protect kids by alerting caregivers theyve been left in hot vehicles may not be reliable.
In the middle of summer, with potentially many days left of high heat across the country, this could potentially cause children to suffer heatstroke tragedies. In fact, heatstroke has claimed the lives of 527 children since 1998, with an average of 38 children dying annually.
The cautions come following research from the NHTSA and the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) on 18 different systems, including 11 that are currently for sale. This preliminary assessment is the first of its kind.
According to the study, currently available products are limited in their effectiveness and are unreliable as a standalone preventative measure for addressing child safety. Public education is the best way to help parents and caregivers prevent tragic accidents and keep their children safe, stated U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.
Findings from recent studies
According to NHTSA and CHOP, among the range of limitations of the aftermarket devices are:
Inconsistencies in arming sensitivity
Variations in warning signal distance
Potential interference with the devices notification signals from other electronic devices
Susceptibility of the systems for misuse scenarios involving spilled liquid beverages, and
Disarming of the devices due to a slumping or otherwise out-of-position child
The research also stated that the devices, which often require extensive knowledge to set up, monitor and operate, could give parents a false sense of security. These technologies do not address the 20 to 40% of children who are killed because they gain access to vehicles when an adult is not present or the children are not in child restraints (since these technologies are child restraint based).
Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle
NHTSA urges parents to never leave a child in an unattended
vehicle insurance for a few minutes with the engine running and the air conditioner on. Other recommendations include:
1.Leaving an item in the back seat as a reminder to check to see if a child is sitting there.
2.Ask childcare providers to call designated numbers if a child doesnt show up as expected.
3.Always lock a car front and back before walking away.
4.Teach children never to play in or around vehicles, and store car keys well out of sight and reach of children.
by: Peter Poierer
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