Specifications checked against Evenflo’s US site and manual on . Not hands-on tested. How I research
Who is the Chase Plus 2-In-1 Booster Car Seat for?
The Chase Plus is a forward-facing seat that starts with a 5-point harness for children at least 2 years old, 30 to 40 lb and 35 to 43.3 in, then becomes a high-back booster for children at least 5, 40 to 100 lb and 43.3 to 57 in. Evenflo lists it at 9.5 lb and 21.9 in wide.
Reasons to consider it
A RightFit belt path in the headrest that Evenflo says sets the vehicle belt height
LATCH or seat belt installation in harness mode, with the tether
Certified for aircraft in harness mode
A removable seat cover that Evenflo says is machine washable
Things to weigh up
The harness ends at 40 lb and 43.3 in
Booster mode cannot be used on aircraft
The product page gives a booster age of 4+ Years, but the manual requires at least 5
No expiration period in years is published
My take on the Chase Plus 2-In-1 Booster Car Seat
It suits a family that wants a short harness stage followed by years in a high-back booster with a belt path built into the headrest. The trade-off is the 40 lb harness limit; a child who outgrows it before 5 must leave the seat. Its manual limits match the Chase LX, which Evenflo lists at 9.14 lb with a removable head pillow, while the Maestro Sport carries the harness to 50 lb.
A research summary of Evenflo’s published specifications and manual, read . Not a hands-on test or a crash-safety rating.
Who the Chase Plus 2-In-1 Booster Car Seat fits
This seat covers 2 stages, and a child has to meet every limit of the stage they are in. Check the date label on the shell before using a hand-me-down; every seat has an expiry.
Forward-facing harness30 to 40 lb · 35 to 43.3 in · from 2 years
The child faces forward in the seat’s own harness. Use the top tether every time, and stay in the harness until the child outgrows it.
High-back booster40 to 100 lb · 43.3 to 57 in · from 5 years
The seat’s own back and belt guide route the vehicle belt across the shoulder, and the sides give the child something to lean on when they sleep.
What are the Chase Plus 2-In-1 Booster Car Seat weight, height and age limits?
Evenflo Chase Plus 2-In-1 Booster Car Seat limits by mode
Mode
Child weight
Child height
Minimum age
Conditions
Forward-facing harness
30 to 40 lb
35 to 43.3 in
2 years
At least 2 years old; ears at or below top of headrest.
High-back booster
40 to 100 lb
43.3 to 57 in
5 years
At least 5 years old.
A child must meet every limit for the mode they use. The labels on your seat and its manual are the final word.
Chase Plus 2-In-1 Booster Car Seat specifications
Seat weight
9.5 lb
Width
21.9 in
Depth
18.9 in
Height
29.3 in
Usable life
See the date label on the seat
Aircraft use
Certified for aircraftManual: certified for aircraft in harness mode; NOT certified for aircraft use in booster mode.
Will it fit your car?
At 21.9 in at its widest, measure your back seat before counting on three across. It weighs 9.5 lb, which matters if you will move it between cars or carry it through an airport.
Check your vehicle manual for lower anchor positions and any head-restraint rules.
Rear-facing seats need front-seat room: try the install behind the driver before you commit.
Certified for aircraft use, so it can travel as a seat rather than checked baggage.
What features does the Chase Plus 2-In-1 Booster Car Seat have?
RightFit belt path
Colors listed in the US
Huron Black, Geneva Pink.
Where Evenflo’s page and manual disagree
Recorded from manual.
When they differ, follow the manual and the labels on your seat.
What to know before you live with it
Harness mode setup
The Chase Plus is forward-facing only. You secure it with either the lower anchor connectors or the vehicle seat belt through the belt path, never both, and the manual says to always attach the top tether in harness mode. If the tether is too short, Evenflo's ParentLink supplies an extender. A locking clip may be needed with some older belts. Check that the seat moves less than 1 in at the belt path. The harness straps go at or slightly above the shoulders, and moving them means rethreading through matching slots in the pad and shell.
The harness stage ends once a child exceeds 40 lb or 43.3 in, the ear tops pass the top of the headrest, or the shoulders pass the highest harness level. The child then moves to booster mode, but only if at least 5 years old and 40 lb; otherwise the manual says to stop using the seat. Booster mode runs to 100 lb and 57 in. One readiness sign the manual lists is a child mature enough not to put the belts under the arm or behind the back.
Use the vehicle's lap and shoulder belt, never a lap belt alone. The lap belt sits low and snug on the hips, and the shoulder belt must cross midway between the neck and shoulder. The belt passes under the headrest while the child's shoulders are at or below the opening between the headrest and shell. If the shoulders are high enough that this pulls the belt down behind them, the belt goes over the headrest instead, as long as the ears are still at or below its top. You may also attach the lower anchors and tether if they do not change the belt fit.
Is the Chase Plus 2-In-1 Booster Car Seat recalled?
14C003000: does not cover this model. The Part 573 report covers 2011 to 2014 convertible and harnessed seats with model number prefixes 306, 308, 310, 329, 345, 346, 371 and 385, with affected manufacture dates ending no later than March 3, 2014, the last production date using the subject buckle. The Chase Plus (CS500212344, CS500212360) does not carry any listed prefix. Campaign source (read ).
Each campaign naming this family was read against this model’s numbers and build dates, and none covers it. Still check your seat’s model number and date of manufacture before use, especially on a used seat.
Chase Plus 2-In-1 Booster Car Seat: common questions
What are the Chase Plus harness and booster limits?
The manual sets the harness at 30 to 40 lb and 35 to 43.3 in, at least 2 years old. The booster covers 40 to 100 lb and 43.3 to 57 in, at least 5 years old.
Machine wash the seat pad separately in cold water on a delicate cycle and tumble dry 10 to 15 minutes on low heat. Wipe the harness with mild soap and water and let it air dry.
Should I choose the Chase Plus or the Maestro Sport?
Evenflo lists the Maestro Sport with a 5-point harness to 50 lb, at 19 in wide and 9.6 lb. The Chase Plus harness stops at 40 lb, and the seat is listed at 21.9 in wide.
The manual gives no number of years. It refers to an expiration date on the date of manufacture label and says to stop using the seat after that date or after a crash.
Answers refer to the model and manual version on this page. Check the instructions supplied with your seat.
Before you buy
Weigh and measure your child. The limits above are the manufacturer’s, and a child has to meet all of them for the mode they will use.
Confirm the exact version. Colors, retail exclusives and model numbers change limits more often than you would expect; Evenflo lists 2 colors of this seat.
Read the manual before you buy, not after. It is linked above and holds the fit rules, the install methods and the expiry.
Check recalls by model number and date of manufacture, and register the seat with Evenflo so you hear about the next one.