RECARO Prosport Combination Car Seat

by Recaro

• 5 Point Harness Usage: For a child 27 to 59 inches tall and 20 to 90 pounds; Booster Usage: For a child 27 to 59 inches tall and 30 to 120 pounds
• Highest 5 Point harness capacity - 90 lbs - highest in class
• RECARO Side Impact Protection, to protect the 5 vulnerable areas of a child in a side impact crash including their, head, neck, face, torso and pelvis
• EPS foam absorbs crash force energy
• 2 multi-purpose storage pouches for snacks, drinks, MP3 player

Product Description

Color: Blue opal

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Engineered with multiple safety features, the RECARO ProSPORT Combination Harness Booster Car Seat offers unparalleled weight capacity for both the forward-facing car seat and the belt-positioning booster seat. The car seat is designed with side-impact protection and absorbing foam. Its color-coded belt guides, head restraint lever, and recline mechanism are user friendly. Plus, your child will appreciate the plush, cushioned seat and handy storage pockets.

ProSPORT Combination Harness Booster Car Seat
(Blue Opal)

At a Glance:

• Harness car seat with side-impact protection converts to belt-positioning booster seat
• Front-adjusting five-point harness, built-in LATCH system, universal top tether system
• Easy-to-adjust head restraint and color-coded belt guides for convenience
• Ergonomic shell structure and soft cushion seat for comfort
• Age/Weight Requirements: 20 to 90 pounds as a harness car seat; up to 120 pounds as a belt-positioning booster seat; 27 to 59 inches tall
• Warranty: Backed by limited one-year warranty

This seat's intelligent design and safety features keep your child secure and comfortable while they ride.
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EasyAdjust 5-point safety harness.
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EasyGuide
seat belt guides.
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Engineered for Safety with Side-Impact Protection

The RECARO ProSPORT offers an intelligent design that protects a child during a side-impact incident. The car seat's enhanced head wings shield the head and face while a head rest limits neck movement. For added safety, reinforcements at the sides, hips, and thighs help stabilize the torso and pelvis areas.

Adjustable Safety Harness and Head Rest

The five-point harness can be customized to properly fit your growing child. With its convenient lever lift, you can adjust the head rest into position to allow for proper alignment with the head.

Built-in LATCH System for Added Stability

Designed with a push-button LATCH system, the car seat is easy to secure to your vehicle. The car seat offers a universal top tether system as an added anchor.

Whether using the car seat in harness or booster mode, the color-coded belt guides help you secure it properly. A convenient recline system allows you to adjust the car seat to custom fit the backseat of your vehicle.

SoftTouch
seat cushion.
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ErgoShell structure.
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Comfortable, Ergonomic Seat Molds to Your Child's Shape

Featuring an ergonomic shell structure that offers support for your child's body, the car seat is pleasant and cozy for short errands or long road trips. The harness system features soft pads to make it more comfortable for your child. For a soft, cushion-like feel, the car seat is made of polystyrene foam (EPS) that absorbs external forces while providing ample room for growth.

Easy-Care Fabrics and Handy Storage Pockets

For no-fuss care and maintenance, the ProSPORT car seat comes in a variety of easy-to-clean fabrics and colors. The seat offers convenient storage pockets to hold snacks, cups, and other loose items.

Maximum Upper Weight Limits

With an upper weight limit of the harness system to 90 pounds, the car seat has the highest weight capacity for any car seat with a five-point harness system. When converted to a belt- positioning booster seat, the weight limit is 120 pounds--the highest weight capacity available of any belt-positioning booster seat.

Assembled in the United States, the car seat meets all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for Child Restraint Systems (FMVSS 213) and Flammability of Interior Materials (FMVSS 302). It is also certified for air travel when used with the plane's seat belt.

The RECARO ProSPORT Combination Harness Booster Car Seat is backed by a limited one-year warranty.

About RECARO: Experts in Automobile Seating and Safety

RECARO pairs a long history steeped in expertise and research of auto racing safety with strong partnerships among leading automotive companies to design safe, comfortable child car seats. With expert knowledge on current and future automotive seating technology, RECARO launched its first child car seat in 1998. Whether designing, engineering, and manufacturing seats for luxury high-performance racecars or seats that carry the most precious of passengers, RECARO is dedicated to combining smart design with the highest quality of materials.

What's in the Box

RECARO ProSPORT Combination Harness Booster Car Seat and instruction manual.

ProSPORT Combination Harness Booster Car Seat
	Blue Opal	Midnight
	Misty	Envy
	Hanna
ProRIDE Convertible Car Seat
Blue Opal	Midnight
Misty	Envy
Hanna
ProBOOSTER High Back Booster Car Seat
	Blue Opal	Midnight
	Misty	Envy
	Hanna

From the Manufacturer

The ProSPORT is part of the world class ProSERIES of child safety seats by RECARO, the international leader in automobile, racecar and child seat technology and a leading innovator in side impact protection. Assembled in the U.S.A., the ProSPORT is a high quality child restraint that provides parents and children the luxury and safety they need for happy travels. The ProSPORT incorporates RECARO's Side Impact Protection designed to distinctly protect each of the 5 vulnerable areas of a child in a side impact collision - their head, neck, face, torso and pelvis. RECARO developed and optimized side impact protection for racecar seats in the 1990's then quickly adapted our expertise to set a new standard for premium child safety seats. EPS energy absorbing foam and the proprietary RECARO seat structure design combine to provide seating safety, style and comfort for your little one, once reserved only for the most prestigious automobile and racing seats in the world. Comfort padding, soft wear resistant fabric and an ergonomic shell design provide luxury comfort qualities in the ProSPORT that are equal to the RECARO name. For added safety, we test our seats in our competency centers in Europe and the United States and through independent agencies including the globally respected ADAC. Because of our rigorous testing to the world's most stringent safety standards, RECARO confidently believes our seats are the safest in the market. RECARO recently celebrated its 100th anniversary and was named one of the "Brands of the Century" in 2009. With expertise designing seats for the most prestigious automobiles, world-class racecars and premium child car seats, you can be assured of the quality and safety of the ProSPORT seat by RECARO. Premium Features: Side Impact Protection, EPS foam, EasyAdjust No-Rethread 5 Pt. Harness, Push Button LATCH System, Built-in LATCH Storage, QuickPull harness adjustment, ErgoShell, SoftTouch Seat Cushion, Top Tether.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

103 of 105 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it! February 24, 2011

By Jennifer

Color Name:Blue opal|Amazon Verified Purchase

I own a LOT of carseats and for a forward facing child this is BY FAR my favorite. I use this seat mostly for my 3 yr old in my car and he loves it. I have also used it with my 2 yr old (only in a pinch since he usually is rear-facing still)and 4 yr old nephew and it adjusts easily. I bought this seat because I love all my other Recaro seats and the ProSport does not disappoint. (I also own a Recaro ProRide, Como, Signo, Signo G2, Sunshine Radian XTSL, Britax Companion, Britax Decathalon, Graco snugride)I bought my 1st Recaro seat about 3 yrs ago because my husband loved it and it got good safety ratings. Now, I only use other seats if I have to. Install was a breeze and super tight (as with all my Recaro seats), very comfortable (from what my son says), easy to strap child in correctly every time (not the case with the Radian seat), fits well in our cars (grand caravan, buick rendezvoux, acura integra). I have nothing bad to say about this seat. Only downside is the cost but considering a weight max of 120lbs I feel comfortable with the price. I would absolutely recommend this seat! Also, I have bought 4 seats off Amazon and had a good experience every time. I even returned one (never used) and return was very easy and quick.

Update:
Very happy with the seat still. My 3 yr old loves it. He is comfortable and still falls asleep in the car on longer rides. We just bought a 2nd one to use when my 2 yr old is FF. I was curious about the harness strap length as I have seen a few people note it might be too short. I am 60" and 94lbs (a bit larger than max allowable by recaro for harness use) and I could not fit in the harness. However, it was pretty close. I would probably have to be 6 inches shorter to fit correctly. Hard to say for sure though. I did try the booster only mode and found it comfortable. If you have a tall or husky child, this seat might not work in harness mode as long as advertised but I think it is still a worthwhile purchase. A very sturdy, safe, easy to use carseat.

Yet another update:
My kids & I were in a car accident on the freeway (!) Car was totaled, I was injured, the people in the car that hit us were injured, and my kids were unharmed. Other guys insurance company paid for me to buy new seats (no obvious damage to the seats but you can't just assume they are safe after a crash) and I bought 3 new Recaro seats off amazon. After seeing how well the seats kept my kids safe in this accident, I will never buy anything else!

74 of 74 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars RECARO WILL SEND A LONGER REPLACEMENT HARNESS January 11, 2012

By MomMD

Color Name:Blue opal

Just wanted to let everyone know that I spoke with Recaro today and beginning in July 2011, they started manufacturing this model with a longer harness and they will send a new replacement harness to anyone who purchased the previous model. Hope this helps those of you (like myself) who were struggling with short straps! It is really a great (albeit heavy) seat that had a major flaw, which seems to have now been corrected!

105 of 112 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Piece of mind. January 2, 2011

By bloodymac

Color Name:Blue opal|Amazon Verified Purchase

My wife and I are new parents, and we may fall for the gimmicks offered by the general baby market. However, I feel strongly about providing the best support in a vehicle possible to kids who are not fully formed, and Recaro delivers. I held on to our rear facing child seat, until my son was about to outgrow it any day now, and he was whiny/fussy every time in it. Even though this didn't bother me as long as he was safe, I knew the time was coming that we had to upgrade, so I started to research. I found several seats that claimed all kinds of things, and every price tag. I asked other parents, and even looked up independent reviews online, but I came to the conclusion. If you are after "piece of mind," and want the safest seat possible for your little one, don't shop at your local retailer or the brands that are offered to any passer by at the plaza. Recaro has revolutionized the safety seats for over 100 years now, and after buying one, I'm not disappointed. Craftsmanship, is far superior to the loose/falling apart local store brands, and the materials feel amazing for a baby seat. It's big, but fits my 15 month old, and he absolutely loves it. I can't sit in the seat to tell you how it feels for extensive periods, but the way it felt, made all the other low end padded chairs seem like a rip off. Yes this chair is over 200 dollars, but would I be happy buying a 100 dollar chair that my son hated? or wouldn't sit in? Just to find out that I should of purchased the model that everyone is raving about? NO. Believe the reviews, this thing is really nice.

I will update the review if anything should change my mind or an accident happens, I will report back anything learned. Also the Recaro website doesn't provide fabric used for each of the seats, so I emailed them, and will copy it below. Enjoy, if you are able to purchase this seat... You will be happy, and so will your little one.

Misty - Micro Suede

Blue Opal - Soft Cotton Poly

Midnight - Microfiber

Two new seats added:

ENVY - SOFT COTTON POLY MATERIAL

HANNA - DENIER

Four new seats added:

Sable - Microsuede

Aspen - Microsuede

Riley - Polyester blend including tetron

Blaze - Polyester blend including tetron