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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Evenflo Tribute (RF)

 

Evenflo Tribute (RF)

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameEvenflo Tribute (RF)
Model Number  /  Manufacture Date3781688  /  Nov 20, 2006
Harness TypeOHS
Weight  /  Height5-30 lbs/19"-40"
Evaluation of Labels3 stars
No additional sizing information on labeling.Text for finding appropriate harness slots may be difficult to read.
Evaluation of Instructions5 stars
Additional sizing information is in text form. No airbag warning illustration and/or buried in text. Details on vehicle seatbelt types is present but may be incomplete.
Securing the Child3 stars
Harness clip is not labeled to indicate its placement.Must re-thread harness to adjust. Must read manual to convert to other mode(s).Need to read text to adjust/remove shield.
Installation Features1 stars
Possible contact between seat belt/LATCH belt and harness/crotch strap. Less than three levels of recline present.Lower attachments require twisting to remove from the vehicle.
Overall Ease of Use Rating3 stars

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