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 Generations (FF)

 

Evenflo Generations (FF)

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameEvenflo Generations (FF)
Model Number  /  Manufacture Date3521746  /  Oct 5, 2006
Harness Type5-pt
Weight  /  Height20-40lb/29"-43"
Evaluation of Labels1 stars
Tether is not labeled in illustrations. No indication of correct harness slot height is given. Labels do not explain the use of LATCH. No instructions are given for the use of the tether. Additional sizing information is given in text only.
Evaluation of Instructions2 stars
Additional sizing information is given in text only. All methods of installation are not labeled. Warning that the safest place is the rear seat is buried in a bulleted list. Caregiver must read text to route seatbelt. Caregiver must read text to route LATCH. Names on manual/on labels do not match. Manual storage cannot be accessed when the CRS is installed in this mode of use.
Securing the Child2 stars
The harness clip is not labeled with placement instructions. A headhugger or body pillow covers the harness slots. 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. Loose parts are generated when disassembling for cleaning. Restraint was not ready to use when removed from its packaging.
Installation Features4 stars
Lower attachments require twisting to remove from the vehicle. LATCH/Tether storage system is not sufficiently labeled.
Overall Ease of Use Rating2 stars

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