2008 Child Safety Seat Ease of Use Ratings

 

Are All Seats Safe?
All car seats rated by NHTSA meet Federal Safety Standards & strict crash performance standards. While all rated seats are safe, they do differ in their ease of use in four basic catagories:

 

Evaluation of Instructions

Vehicle Installation Features

Evaluation of Labels

Securing the Child

 

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Recaro Young Style

 

Recaro Young Style

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameRecaro Young Style
Model Number  /  Manufacture Date500097726  /  May 9, 2007
Harness TypeHigh Back
Weight  /  Height30-80lbs/up to 59"
Evaluation of Labels2 stars
Additional sizing information is in text form on label. Illustrations are not clear that child restraint is installed in a rear vehicle seat.No written or illustrated warning on labeling warning against using a lap belt only.
Evaluation of Instructions1 stars
Manual in storage is not accessible in this mode. Illustration and text indicating proper child size range are separate. Incorrect or no illustration of proper child in restraint and installed in rear vehicle seat. Indication that the rear seat is the safest place for children is buried within text. Warning against using a lap belt only is missing or not alongside the belt routing directions.One or more labels does not match information in the instruction manual.
Securing the Child5 stars
Installation Features5 stars
Overall Ease of Use Rating3 stars

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