Graco Snugride — Child seat: harness/crotch buckle
Published June 30, 2014 · Recall initiated: June 30, 2014
Summary
NHTSA records recall 14C004000, published June 30, 2014. Recalling firm: Graco Children's Products, Inc.; Graco Snugride — Child seat: harness/crotch buckle.
What's the hazard
Graco Children's Products (Graco) is recalling certain rear-facing child restraints manufactured between July 2010 and May 2013, models 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.
What to do
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 www.gracobucklerecall@gracobaby.com, or at consumerservices@gracobaby.com. Note: In addition, Graco will conduct a consumer satisfaction campaign to cover infant child restraints manufactured with AmSafe QT3 and Signature buckles. Under this consumer satisfaction campaign, the company will provide a replacement buckle at no cost to any consumer upon their request for the useful life of the child restraint. To see if your model may be covered, or for additional information, call Graco at 1-877-766-7470, visit www.gracobucklerecall.com, or email consumerservices@gracobaby.com.
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Recall details
- Brand
- GRACO
- Model
- SNUGRIDE
- Manufacturer
- Graco Children's Products, Inc.
- Lot
- GRACO SNUGRIDE | GRACO SNUGRIDE CLASSIC CONNECT | GRACO APRICA A30 | GRACO SNUGRIDE 35 | GRACO SNUGRIDE CLICK CONNECT 40 | GRACO SNUGRIDE 30
- Risk classification
- C
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Graco Snugride — Child seat: harness/crotch buckle recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 14C004000 on June 30, 2014. Reported hazard: Graco Children's Products (Graco) is recalling certain rear-facing child restraints manufactured between July 2010 and May 2013, models 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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 www.gracobucklerecall@gracobaby.com, or at consumerservices@gracobaby.com. Note: In addition, Graco will conduct a consumer satisfaction campaign to cover infant child restraints manufactured with AmSafe QT3 and Signature buckles. Under this consumer satisfaction campaign, the company will provide a replacement buckle at no cost to any consumer upon their request for the useful life of the child restraint. To see if your model may be covered, or for additional information, call Graco at 1-877-766-7470, visit www.gracobucklerecall.com, or email 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: SNUGRIDE.