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Convertible Seat Detail


07/26/2004
Combi Avatar (RF)8100-1

Rating Detail Information
Manufacturer and Model Name Combi Avatar (RF)8100-1
Model Number and Date of Manufacture (12-01-2003)
Harness Type 5pt
Weight/Height Range 5-30lbs/19"-40"
Assembly
B
Child seat was not reclined for rear facing; LATCH straps were in the forward facing belt path instead of rear facing; owners manual was not clearly visible, in a bag with the tether.
Evaluation of Labels Rating
B
Proper use may be unclear: There is no illustration of a child in the restraint to visually indicate proper size range of child for mode of use; there are no instructions for use of the belt lock offs; no instruction on how to move the LATCH attachments from forward facing use to rear facing use; illustrations do not show LATCH attachments connecting to vehicle anchor bars.
Evaluation of Instructions Rating
A
Installing Features Rating
A
Securing the Child Rating
B
Head hugger blocks view of harness slots; could misalign harness straps when rethreading; to convert child seat LATCH rom RF to FF you must remove a pad.
Overall Ease of Use Rating
B