Earn Your STAR Safety Badge This Summer

Give your youngest riders the protection they deserve. From May 1–September 30, the annual SafeGuard STAR Summer Exchange program makes it easy for school districts to replace expired Child Safety Restraint Systems (CSRS) of any brand and start the new school year confident, compliant, and inspection‑ready.

Just like earning a summer camp badge, this is an achievement
that strengthens your district’s commitment to student safety.

Earn Your STAR Safety

Badge This Summer

Give your youngest riders the protection they deserve. From May 1–September 30, the annual SafeGuard STAR Summer Exchange program makes it easy for school districts to replace expired Child Safety Restraint Systems (CSRS) of any brand and start the new school year confident, compliant, and inspection‑ready.

Just like earning a summer camp badge, this is an achievement that strengthens your district’s commitment to student safety.

Did You Know?

All add-on child passenger safety restraints have a designated service life in accordance with industry standards.
After this period of time, an add-on child safety restraint is no longer considered usable for the safe transportation
of children and use should be discontinued.

SafeGuard STAR

The SafeGuard STAR has a service life of six (6) years. The date of manufacture can be found on a label sewn to the cam wrap web near where it connects to the seat base.

SafeGuard SuperSTAR

The SafeGuard SuperSTAR has a service life of seven (7) years, and the restraint model number and manufacture date are located on a label sewn to the webbing above the seating platform.

Did You Know?

All add-on child passenger safety
restraints have a designated service
life in accordance with industry
standards.

After this period of time, an add-on
child safety restraint is no longer
considered usable for the safe
transportation of children and
use should be discontinued.

SafeGuard STAR

The SafeGuard STAR has a service life
of six (6) years. The date of manufacture can
be found on a label sewn to the cam wrap web
near where it connects to the seat base.

SafeGuard SuperSTAR

The SafeGuard SuperSTAR has a service life of seven (7) years, and the restraint model number and manufacture date are located on a label sewn to the webbing above the seating platform.

HOW THE

PROGRAM WORKS

Identify expired Child Safety Restraint Systems (CSRS) in your fleet.

Cut the label with the webbing it’s sewn to from the expired product as specified in this short video and ship it directly to us. The label MUST be attached to the webbing, or it will not be accepted.

HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS

Identify expired Child Safety Restraint Systems (CSRS) in your fleet.

Cut the label with the webbing it’s sewn to from the expired product as specified in this short video and ship it directly to us. The label MUST be attached to the webbing, or it will not be accepted.

Submit your request through the STAR Summer Exchange Program by completing the form below. 

OR

If you would like to mail-in your form, a downloadable form can be found here:  STAR Summer Exchange Mail-In Form

You will receive an email with instructions on where to mail your cut labels back to SafeGuard.

Submit your request through the STAR Summer Exchange Program by completing the form below. 

OR

If you would like to mail-in your form, a downloadable form can be found here:  STAR Summer Exchange Mail-In Form

You will receive an email with instructions on where to mail your cut labels back to SafeGuard.

STAR Summer

Exchange Form

Ship the participation form and label(s) to:

IMMI
SafeGuard Summer Exchange
18881 IMMI Way
Westfield, IN 46074

NOTE: To participate in the program, your label(s) with webbing must be received by September 30, 2026.

Within two days of SafeGuard receiving your form and labels,
you will get a coupon via email to purchase new STAR systems with an authorized distributor of your choice to keep your youngest riders protected.

Place your SafeGuard STAR order with an authorized distributor, using your coupon to verify your involvement in the SafeGuard Summer Exchange program. One $15 or $20 coupon is valid per SafeGuard STAR or SuperSTAR restraint purchased. The distributor will discount your purchase accordingly. Purchases using the coupon must be made before December 31, 2026.

Ship the participation form and
label(s) to:

IMMI
SafeGuard Summer Exchange
18881 IMMI Way
Westfield, IN 46074

NOTE: To participate in the program,
your label(s) with webbing must be
received by September 30, 2026.

Within two days of SafeGuard
receiving your form and labels,
you will get a coupon via email
to purchase new STAR systems
with an authorized distributor
of your choice to keep your
youngest riders protected. 

Place your SafeGuard STAR order with an authorized distributor, using your coupon to verify your involvement in the SafeGuard Summer Exchange program.

One $15 or $20 coupon is valid per SafeGuard STAR or SuperSTAR restraint purchased. The distributor will discount your purchase accordingly. Purchases using the coupon must be made before December 31, 2026.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

School districts with expired Child Safety Restraint Systems from any manufacturer are eligible to participate in the program from May 1–September 30. 

  • Replace expired CSRS with updated equipment 
  • Maintain compliance with safety standards 
  • Support drivers with equipment they trust 
  • Prepare your fleet before fall routes begin 
  • Simple, streamlined process designed for busy transportation teams

Purchase new STAR CSRS anytime. Shop at BuyIMMI.com. Please note that BuyIMMI is unable to participate in the STAR Summer Exchange program at this time. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

School districts with expired Child Safety Restraint Systems from any manufacturer are eligible to participate in the program from May 1–September 30. 

  • Replace expired CSRS with updated equipment 
  • Maintain compliance with safety standards 
  • Support drivers with equipment they trust 
  • Prepare your fleet before fall routes begin 
  • Simple, streamlined process designed for busy transportation teams

Purchase new STAR CSRS anytime. Shop at BuyIMMI.com. Please note that BuyIMMI is unable to participate in the STAR Summer Exchange program at this time. 

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