Question stress on shell of Britax boulevard 70

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I've had this seat's installation inspected, and it is not expired nor has it been in a crash. However last night my father (a more than 200) pound man leaned over it to grab an item on the opposite side of the backseat. I noticed he was putting quite a bit of pressure on the shell. Looked like it was twisting almost at the top. Don't see any damage, but I know it's not always the case. Do I have to get a new one? Bought this one a little more than a year ago... ugh.
 
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wendytthomas

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Is it untwisted now? And by twisted, do you mean the frame of the shell, or it tipped over a bit? A picture, if there's something visible, would be good.

Carseats are made to withstand hundreds or thousands of pounds of force. I wouldn't worry too much.

Out of curiosity, is the seat installed with LATCH or the belt, and on the side or in the middle?

I would check to make sure the wings aren't broken. They're broken by two year olds looking at them funny, though.

Wendy
 

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