Graco Children's Products, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14C004000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14C004000 by Graco Children's Products, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 1,910,102 affected units, Buckle may not Unlatch, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14C004000
Manufacturer: Graco Children's Products, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2014-06-30T00:00:00
Subject: Buckle may not unlatch
Component: Child Seat
Potentially Affected Units: 1,910,102

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Child Seat
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: It may be difficult to remove the child from the restraint, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash, fire, or other emergency, in which a prompt exit from the vehicle is required.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 16.76

Metadata

SID: row-nu3h_rvui-5kbe
NHTSA ID: 14C004000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
Meta: { }
Recall Link: