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 Tribute (FF)

 

Evenflo Tribute (FF)

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameEvenflo Tribute (FF)
Model Number  /  Manufacture Date3781688  /  Nov 20, 2006
Harness TypeOverhead Shield
Weight  /  Height20-40lb/up to 40"
Evaluation of Labels1 stars
No additional sizing information is given on the label. Tether is not labeled in illustrations. Additional harness slot height adjustment instructions are given in text only. Labels do not explain the use of LATCH. No instructions are given for the use of the tether.
Evaluation of Instructions3 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. 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. The harness must be taken out and rethread to disassemble the seat for cleaning. Adjusting/removing the shield involves a simple action, but the user must refer to the manual for instructions.
Installation Features3 stars
Interference is possible between a seat component and the seat belt/LATCH belt. 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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