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 Start

 

Recaro Start

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameRecaro Start
Model Number  /  Manufacture Date500117975  /  Aug 24, 2007
Harness TypeHigh Back
Weight  /  Height30-80 lbs/up to 59"
Evaluation of Labels1 stars
Sizing information is separate from illustration of child in restraint. 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 Instructions2 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. Must read text for lap/shoulder belt use or that a lap only belt should not be used. One or more labels does not match information in the instruction manual.
Securing the Child5 stars
Installation Features4 stars
Must use two hands for belt positioning device.
Overall Ease of Use Rating3 stars

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