Overview
- In tests of 17 seats, five were rated good, nine satisfactory, and three inadequate, underscoring large safety and quality differences.
- Chipolino Olympus i‑Size and Reecle 360 failed frontal impacts when installed rear-facing, with one seat detaching from its base and the other tearing free and flying through the cabin.
- Maxi‑Cosi’s Nomad Plus showed PFAS levels above legal limits in lab analysis, and the company says production was changed in March 2025 though older stock may still be on sale.
- ADAC notes the flagged models meet legal minimums yet warns against their use, advises parents to contact retailers, and says automatic returns do not apply though warranty claims may be possible within two years.
- Chipolino says the Olympus i‑Size is sold out, Reecle has not responded, and ADAC highlights that correct installation is critical, with some infant shells performing better without bases; top performers included Britax Römer Kidfix Pro, Axkid Up, Besafe Beyond 360 with Beyond Base, and Joie i‑Level Pro.