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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Cosco Protek

 

Cosco Protek

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameCosco Protek
Model Number  /  Manufacture Date22-291-WAL  /  Nov 1, 2007
Harness TypeHigh Back/No Back
Weight  /  Height30-100lbs/34"-57"
Evaluation of Labels3 stars
Some additional size information is missing.Belt routing path is not contrasting.
Evaluation of Instructions3 stars
Manual storage is difficult to find and/or use. Some additional sizing information is missing. Indication that the rear seat is the safest place for children is buried within text. No/Incorrect CRS name on the manual/seat.
Securing the Child1 stars
Seat did not arrive ready to use out of box. Need tools for initial assembly.Difficult to disassemble for cleaning.
Installation Features5 stars
Overall Ease of Use Rating3 stars

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