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  /  Height20-70lb/up to 50"
Evaluation of Labels1 stars
No picture of child properly restrained in seat. Tether is not labeled in illustrations. Belt path is labeled on one side only. Labels do not explain the use of LATCH. Caregiver must read text to complete tether installation.
Evaluation of Instructions5 stars
Warning that the safest place is the rear seat is buried in a bulleted list. Manual storage cannot be accessed when the CRS is installed in this mode of use.
Securing the Child3 stars
The harness clip is not labeled with placement instructions. A headhugger or body pillow covers the harness slots. The harness system may be difficult to adjust. Harness must be rethread to adjust. Multiple actions are required to convert the seat to this mode of use; the caregiver must read the instructions.
Installation Features4 stars
Lower attachments disconnect via push-button connectors. LATCH/Tether storage system is not sufficiently labeled. Belt lock-off or positioning feature is easy to use, but the user must refer to the manual for complete instructions.
Overall Ease of Use Rating3 stars

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