The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14C001000·Announced 2014-02-10

Graco Recalls Child Seats Due to Stuck Harness Buckle Defect

Graco is recalling approximately 4.2 million toddler and booster seats because the harness buckle may get stuck, making it difficult to remove a child in an emergency.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (child safety seat) where the defect could increase injury risk in an emergency, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Graco Children's Products, Inc. is recalling approximately 4,176,601 toddler and booster child restraints. The recall covers model years 2009 through 2013 for several models, including the Cozy Cline, Comfort Sport, and My Ride series. An additional 403,222 seats from model years 2006 through 2014, including the Argos 70 Elite and Nautilus series, were added to the recall in March 2014.

The defect involves the harness buckle becoming stuck in a latched condition, preventing it from being opened by depressing the release button. This issue may make it difficult to remove a child from the restraint, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash, fire, or other emergency where a prompt exit is required.

Owners should contact Graco to have the buckle replaced with a new design free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2014. Owners can contact Graco at 1-800-345-4109 or 1-330-869-7225, or online at [email protected]. For more information, owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
CHILD SEAT:HARNESS/CROTCH BUCKLE recall
Manufacturer
Graco Children's Products Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Child Safety Seats
Hazard
Affected units
4,176,601

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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