A retailer’s periodic promotion allows consumers to exchange used child car seats for a discount on new car seats, booster seats, or other related safety products. This exchange typically involves bringing the old car seat to a designated drop-off location within the store during the promotional period. Upon verification, a digital or physical discount voucher is provided for a specified percentage off a future purchase. For example, a customer might receive a 20% discount on a new car seat after trading in their old one.
This type of program encourages the proper disposal of expired or damaged car seats, promoting child passenger safety and environmental responsibility. It also provides families with a financial incentive to upgrade to newer models that may offer improved safety features. Such initiatives have grown in popularity in recent years as consumer awareness of car seat safety and recycling best practices increases. Participating retailers often partner with recycling organizations to ensure the proper handling of the traded-in seats, which may be disassembled and their components reused or repurposed.