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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Graco Simpson Cargo (B)

 

Graco Simpson Cargo (B)

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameGraco Simpson Cargo (B)
Model Number  /  Manufacture Date8487SMP  /  Nov 8, 2007
Harness TypeHigh Back
Weight  /  Height30-100lbs/35"-54"
Evaluation of Labels3 stars
Additional sizing information is in text form on label.Belt routing path is not labeled.Text (no illustration) warning user not to use lap belt only.
Evaluation of Instructions3 stars
Manual in storage is not accessible in this mode. Additional sizing information is in text form. No/Incorrect CRS name on the manual/seat.
Securing the Child1 stars
Must remove or replace harness to convert to this mode.Loose mandatory pieces exist if seat is disassembled for cleaning.
Installation Features1 stars
Must use two hands for belt positioning device. Slack is possible with this belt-positioning device.
Overall Ease of Use Rating2 stars

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