Britax Decathlon (RF)
Manufacturer / Model Name | Britax Decathlon (RF) |
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Model Number / Manufacture Date | E9L47J3 / Aug 18, 2007 |
Harness Type | 5-pt |
Weight / Height | 5-33lb/up to 49" |
Evaluation of Labels | No picture of child in child restraint. No additional sizing information given to achieve a proper fit. No additional harness slot height adjustment information. Labels do not sufficiently explain use of LATCH. |
Evaluation of Instructions | Some additional sizing information is not provided. User must read text to prepare and route LATCH belt. Manual storage cannot be accessed when the CRS is installed in this mode of use. |
Securing the Child | Harness clip is not labeled. Harness system is difficult to reach and adjust. There is a head hugger or body pillow blocking the harness slots from being visible. The harness must be rethread for child's growth. Multiple actions are required to convert the seat to rear-facing, which must be followed in the manual. Loose parts exist when disassembling for cleaning. |
Installation Features | May be uncomfortable for larger hands to route the belt through the path. Interference is possible between a seat component and the belt routing system. Belt positioning features, such as lock-offs, may be confusing to use. There are not three levels of built-in recline available. Push-button-style connectors are available for LATCH. No label to denote LATCH storage. |
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