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Chicco Fit4: expiration, limits, FAA and recalls
Useful life10 yearsmanual p.8
Rear-facing4-40 lbup to 43 inmanual p.14
Forward-facing25-65 lbup to 54 inmanual p.15
On airplanesHarness mode onlymanual p.69
From the Chicco Fit4 manual IS0178E_04, revision date not recorded. Always check the label on your seat; it overrides this page.
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Where the manufacture date is printed
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Limits by mode
| Mode | Weight | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing | 4-40 lb | up to 43 in | p.14 |
| Forward-facing (harness) | 25-65 lb | up to 54 in | p.15 |
| Booster | 40-100 lb | 38-57 in | p.16 |
What the manual says
Useful life: 10 years
"DO NOT use this Child Restraint if it is more than 10 years old." manual p.8
Rear-facing weight: 4-40 lb
"Who weigh between 4 and 40 lbs ( 1.8 kg" manual p.14
Rear-facing maximum height: 43 in
"Who are no taller than 43" (109 cm)." manual p.14
Forward-facing weight: 25-65 lb
"Who weigh between 25 and 65 lbs" manual p.15
Forward-facing maximum height: 54 in
"Who are no taller than 54" (137 cm) OR when the top of the ears are below the top of the Head Rest." manual p.15
Booster weight: 40-100 lb
"Who weigh between 40 and 100 lbs" manual p.16
Booster height: 38-57 in
"Who are 38" to 57" (97 - 145 cm) tall." manual p.16
Use on aircraft: Harness mode only
"This restraint is NOT certified for aircraft use in STAGE 4 BOOSTER" manual p.69
Installation by mode
Rear-facing
Top tether: Do not use
"NEVER use the top tether strap on this child restraint when installed REAR-FACING." manual p.7
Forward-facing (harness)
Top tether: Use when a tether anchor is available
"ALWAYS use the top tether strap on this Child Restraint when installed FORWARD-FACING, if a tether anchor is available." manual p.7
Installing on an aircraft
Forward-facing aircraft seats only, installed as in a vehicle with a lap belt
"Use this Child Restraint only on FORWARD-FACING aircraft seats. ... Install Child Restraint on an aircraft the same way it is installed in a vehicle" manual p.69
Sources
- Chicco Fit4 instruction manual IS0178E_04, manufacturer PDF, www.chiccousa.com. Fetched 2026-10-20.
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