Britax Marathon CS (FF)
|Manufacturer / Model Name||Britax Marathon CS (FF)|
|Model Number / Manufacture Date||E9L98T2 / May 28, 2009|
|Weight / Height||20lb - 65lb / up to 49"|
|Evaluation of Labels||
On the labels, the tether is shown but not labeled with each mode of installation. There is not a picture of a child properly restrained in the CRS on the labeling. No additional sizing information is given on the label. No indication of correct harness height is given. Labels do not explain the use of LATCH. No instructions are given on the labels for the use of the tether.
|Evaluation of Instructions||
In the instructions, the tether is shown but not labeled with each mode of installation. The instruction manual is stored on a string. No full picture exists of a properly restrained child in the child restraint in the owner's manual. Additional sizing information is given in text only in the owner's manual. The section describing vehicle seat belt types is incomplete and may be missing important information.
|Securing the Child||
The harness clip is not labeled with placement instructions. The harness must be rethread to adjust height for the child's growth. 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 rethreaded to disassemble the seat for cleaning. When disassembled for cleaning, mandatory parts of the restraint become detached and could be misplaced.
The user may need to refer to the instruction manual for guidance regarding how to use the belt-positioning feature correctly. The child restraint is equipped with push-button LATCH connectors. The LATCH attachment and/or tether storage area is not clearly labeled.
|Overall Ease of Use Rating||