Each product that is going out on market MUST go through a thorough and comprehensive testing, otherwise it may be
dangerous to public.
Look at all those recalls we here every day. For example, http://www.recalls.gov/ is government own information portal with the latest details on products recall.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released its information on booster seats safety. Complete details are available here: http://www.iihs.org/news/rss/pr090810.html
Out of all car seats tested, only 30% (or 21 of 72) have received the top marks for proper fit for children in the back seat. It’s great, compare to last year results, where only 9 out of 60 (or 15%) were rated as “best fit”.
Booster seats built by Britax, Clek, Combi, Dorel, Evenflo and Recaro had “best bet” booster seats for a second straight year. Seats by Chicco, Cybex, Graco, Harmony and The First Years joined the “best bet” ranks in 2010.
The Institute did not recommend: Eddie Bauer Deluxe, Eddie Bauer Deluxe 3-in-1, Evenflo Express, Evenflo Generations 65, Evenflo Sightseer, Harmony Baby Armor, Safety 1st All-in-One, and Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite.