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HighNHTSA·14C004000·Announced 2014-06-30

Graco Recalls Rear-Facing Child Restraints Due to Stuck Harness Buckle

Graco is recalling specific rear-facing child 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 where the defect could increase injury risk in an emergency, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Graco Children's Products Inc. is recalling certain rear-facing child restraints manufactured between July 2010 and May 2013. The affected models include the SnugRide, SnugRide Classic Connect (including Classic Connect 30 and 35), SnugRide 30, SnugRide 35, SnugRide Click Connect 40, and Aprica A30.

The defect involves difficulty in unlatching the harness buckle. In some cases, the buckle becomes stuck in a latched condition so that it cannot be opened by depressing the buckle's release button. This may make it difficult to remove the 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.

Graco will replace the buckle with a new design free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2014. Owners may contact Graco at 1-877-766-7470 or online at [email protected] or [email protected]. Additionally, Graco is conducting a consumer satisfaction campaign to provide replacement buckles at no cost for infant child restraints manufactured with AmSafe QT3 and Signature buckles.

The recalled product

Product
CHILD SEAT:HARNESS/CROTCH BUCKLE recall
Manufacturer
Graco Children's Products Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Child Safety Seat
Hazard
Affected units
1,910,102

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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