# Child car seat safety testing and recalls > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/child-car-seat-safety-testing-and-recalls > Updated: 2026-10-25T14:14:13.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2. ADAC and Stiftung Warentest, in collaboration with European partners, conducted a comprehensive evaluation of 16 child car seats and infant carriers. The testing focused on crash safety, ergonomics, ease of use, and the presence of harmful substances. While several models received high marks, including the Maxi-Cosi Coral Slide Pro and the Recaro Toron 1, significant safety and chemical concerns were identified. The Britax Römer Baby-Safe Pro and the Axkid Minikid Core were noted for failing frontal crash tests, which prompted manufacturers to initiate recalls or sales suspensions. Regarding chemical safety, the Britax Römer Baby-Safe Pro was the only model found to be entirely free of harmful substances. Other models exhibited various levels of pollutants, including elevated PFAS levels in the Avionaut Aerofix Smart and substances suspected of being carcinogenic in models from Lionelo and Axkid. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-25: ADAC and Stiftung Warentest release 2026 child car seat test results A major 2026 test of 16 child car seats by ADAC and Stiftung Warentest identified the Maxi-Cosi Coral Slide Pro as the winner, while flagging safety failures and chemical concerns in several other models. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/adac-and-stiftung-warentest-release-2026-child-car-seat-test-results ### 2026-10-19: ADAC and Stiftung Warentest release child car seat safety results A major European safety test by ADAC and Stiftung Warentest found that while many car seats are rated “good,” two models failed frontal crash tests, leading to recalls and sales suspensions. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/adac-child-car-seat-tests-reveal-safety-and-pollutant-findings --- Cite as: Child car seat safety testing and recalls. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/child-car-seat-safety-testing-and-recalls