Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
GRACO
Model Of Vehicle
COMFORT SPORT
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
14C001000
Component Description
Child Seat:Harness/Crotch Buckle
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Graco Children’S Products Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
C
Number Affected
4176601
Date Owners Notified
20140214
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Graco Children’S Products, Inc.
Date Report Received
20140210