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 Ultra Cargo (B)

 

Graco Ultra Cargo (B)

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameGraco Ultra Cargo (B)
Model Number  /  Manufacture Date8487WBR  /  Sep 18, 2007
Harness TypeHigh Back
Weight  /  Height30-100lb/35"-54"
Evaluation of Labels3 stars
Additional sizing information may be missing. The 'no lap belt only' warning is not illustrated.
Evaluation of Instructions3 stars
Warning that the rear seat is the safest place is buried in a bulleted list. Names on the manual and labels do not match. Manual storage cannot be accessed when the CRS is installed in this mode of use.
Securing the Child1 stars
Conversion to this mode from another mode requires multiple actions; caregiver must read instruction manual. Loose parts are generated while disassembling for cleaning.
Installation Features1 stars
Shoulder belt positioning device is difficult to use; the caregiver must read the instruction manual. The shoulder belt positioning device does not allow the belt to move freely and can create slack in the belt, causing an improper fit.
Overall Ease of Use Rating2 stars

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