Nearly one million vehicles currently on U.S. roads have open recalls involving defective child seat anchors, potentially putting millions of children at risk, according to new data from CARFAX. The recalls involve LATCH systems — short for Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children — a federally required safety feature in most vehicles made since 2003. LATCH systems use built-in metal anchors and tethers to secure car seats without relying on seat belts, helping keep young passengers firmly restrained during a crash. California tops the list of states with the most unfixed LATCH recalls, with about 132,900 affected vehicles, followed by Texas at roughly 89,800 and Florida with about 60,700. GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREEven with LATCH systems, misuse of child restraints remains common, CARFAX noted, making proper installation critical.