The Safe Kids Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Coalition is offering a free car seat check 8:30-11 a.m. Aug. 15 at the Allentown Fairgrounds Farmer's Market.

Parents, grandparents and those who care for children are invited to have their car seats checked by certified child passenger safety seat technicians for correct installation and fit.

Although the new LATCH system is making installation easier in many cases, technicians are still finding most car seats with a misuse.

Some of the common problems are the seat is not installed tightly to prevent movement of less than 1 inch, the harness straps are too loose or not in the correct slots, the top tether is not attached correctly or the car seat is expired.

Attendees should call 610-402-CARE to register for a time slot. Walk-ins are also welcome. Attendees should bring car seats and vehicle owner's manuals.

If anyone would like to have their child's car seat checked but are unable to attend this event, call 610-402-CARE for other scheduled car seat checks or call 1-800-CAR-BELT for a list of available technicians in the area.