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 Como (FF)

 

Recaro Como (FF)

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameRecaro Como (FF)
Model Number  /  Manufacture Date6220000517  /  Oct 5, 2007
Harness Type5-pt
Weight  /  Height20-70lbs/up to 50"
Evaluation of Labels1 stars
No illustration of a child in the restraint to visually indicate proper size range of child for use. Label does not specifically state with tether for the modes in which it can be used.Belt routing path is not labeled on both sides. Labels do not sufficiently explain use of LATCH.
Evaluation of Instructions5 stars
Manual in storage is not accessible in this mode. Indication that the rear seat is the safest place for children is buried within text.
Securing the Child3 stars
Harness clip is not labeled to indicate its placement.Headrest or other object in the way of harness slots. Must re-thread harness to adjust. Must read manual to convert to other mode(s).
Installation Features4 stars
Must read manual for guidance on use of belt positioning device.Lower attachments do not need to be twisted to remove from vehicle, but may require some other action from the user.
Overall Ease of Use Rating3 stars

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