Graco Step 2 — Child seat: harness/crotch buckle
Published February 10, 2014 · Recall initiated: February 10, 2014
Summary
NHTSA records recall 14C001000, published February 10, 2014. Recalling firm: Graco Children's Products, Inc.; Graco Step 2 — Child seat: harness/crotch buckle.
What's the hazard
On February 7, 2014, Graco Children's Products, Inc. (Graco) informed NHTSA that it would be recalling model year 2009 through 2013 toddler and booster child restraints, models Cozy Cline, Comfort Sport, Classic Ride 50, My Ride 65, My Ride w/Safety Surround, My Ride 70, Size 4 Me 70, Smart Seat, Nautilus, Nautilus Elite, and Argos 70. On March 7, 2014, Graco informed NHTSA it would be including an additional 403,222 seats in this recall, including certain model year 2006 through 2014 Argos 70 Elite, Ready Ride, Step 2, My Ride 65 with Safety Surround, My Size 70, Head Wise 70 with Safety Surround, Nautilus 3-in-1, Nautilus Plus, and Smart Seat with Safety Surround. 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.
What to do
Graco is offering to replace the buckle with a new design, free of charge. the recall began on February 14, 2014. Owners wil be offered the free replacement buckle. All other owners may contact Graco at 1-800-345-4109 (toll-free) or 1-330-869-7225, or online at www.consumerservices@gracobaby.com.
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Recall details
- Brand
- GRACO
- Model
- STEP 2
- Manufacturer
- Graco Children's Products, Inc.
- Lot
- GRACO STEP 2 | GRACO MY SIZE 70 | GRACO SIZE 4 ME 70 | GRACO COMFORT SPORT BOOSTER | GRACO COZY CLINE BOOSTER | GRACO READY RIDE | GRACO NAUTILUS 3-IN-1 | GRACO NAUTILUS PLUS | GRACO SMART SEAT W/SAFETY SURRO | GRACO NAUTILUS ELITE | GRACO SMART SEAT | GRACO MY RIDE 65 BOOSTER | GRACO MY RIDE 70 | GRACO CLASSIC RIDE 50 | GRACO ARGOS 70
- Risk classification
- C
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Graco Step 2 — Child seat: harness/crotch buckle recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 14C001000 on February 10, 2014. Reported hazard: On February 7, 2014, Graco Children's Products, Inc. (Graco) informed NHTSA that it would be recalling model year 2009 through 2013 toddler and booster child restraints, models Cozy Cline, Comfort Sport, Classic Ride 50, My Ride 65, My Ride w/Safety Surround, My Ride 70, Size 4 Me 70, Smart Seat, Nautilus, Nautilus Elite, and Argos 70. On March 7, 2014, Graco informed NHTSA it would be including an additional 403,222 seats in this recall, including certain model year 2006 through 2014 Argos 70 Elite, Ready Ride, Step 2, My Ride 65 with Safety Surround, My Size 70, Head Wise 70 with Safety Surround, Nautilus 3-in-1, Nautilus Plus, and Smart Seat with Safety Surround. 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Graco is offering to replace the buckle with a new design, free of charge. the recall began on February 14, 2014. Owners wil be offered the free replacement buckle. All other owners may contact Graco at 1-800-345-4109 (toll-free) or 1-330-869-7225, or online at www.consumerservices@gracobaby.com.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: GRACO. Model: STEP 2.