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1 |
Do you know the history of the seat? |
 Yes – continue
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No – DESTROY
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2 |
Does the seat have a label with date of manufacture and model
name/number?
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Yes – continue
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No – DESTROY
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3 |
Is the seat less than 6 years old
(unless otherwise specified in manufacturer's
instructions)? |
Yes – continue
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No – DESTROY
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4 |
Does the seat have a label showing that it meets all Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards?
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Yes – continue
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No – DESTROY
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5 |
Has the seat been
recalled for a safety defect?
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Yes – continue to 5b
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No – continue to 6
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5b |
Has the defect been corrected?
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Yes – continue to 6
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No – do not use until defects are corrected or DESTROY
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6 |
Has the seat been involved in any vehicle crash (even a minor one)?
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Yes - DESTROY
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No – continue
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7 |
Are there any cracks, bends or breaks in the plastic shell?
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Yes – DESTROY
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No – continue
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8 |
Has the metal frame rusted, bent or broken?
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Yes – DESTROY
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No – continue
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9 |
Do you have a copy of the manufacturer’s instructions?
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Yes – continue
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No – obtain new instructions and continue or DESTROY
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10 |
Does the seat have all it’s parts – harness straps, harness clip,
seat cover, tether, padding, shield and bolts?
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Yes – continue
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No – obtain replacements and continue or DESTROY
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11 |
Are the harness straps worn or frayed?
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Yes – Obtain replacements and continue or DESTROY
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No – continue
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12 |
Does the buckle or any other metal part show signs of rust?
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Yes – Obtain replacements and continue or DESTROY
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No – continue
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13 |
When buckled, does the mechanism lock securely? Does it remain
locked?
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Yes – USE SEAT!!!
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No – Obtain replacements and continue or DESTROY
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