NHTSA Recall 14C001000

Report Receipt Date: February 10, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14C001000
Component(s): CHILD SEAT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,773,379
All Products Associated with this Recall:
Graco Argos 70
Graco Classic Ride 50
Graco Comfort Sport
Graco Cozy Cline
Graco My Ride 65
Graco My Ride 70
Graco My Ride W/Safety Surround
Graco Nautilus
Graco Nautilus Elite
Graco Size 4 Me 70
Graco SmartSeat
Manufacturer: Graco Children's Products Inc.
SUMMARY: Graco Children's Products, Inc. (Graco) is recalling model year 2009 through 2013 toddler and booster child restraints, models Cozy Cline, Comfort Sport, Classic Ride 50, My Ride 65, My Ride with Safety Surround, My Ride 70, Size 4 Me 70, Smartseat, Nautilus, Nautilus Elite, and Argos 70. The alleged 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: 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.
REMEDY: The manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a remedy or notification schedule. Owners may contact Graco at 1-800-345-4109 (toll-free) or 1-330-869-7225, or online at www.consumerservices@gracobaby.com.
NOTES: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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