Yikes! I saw this and thought it was interesting to share.
After the big Graco car seat recall last month, I know a lot of people were
very happy to find out that their car seats weren’t included on the list of
recalled models. Well, now Graco is feeling the heat again because federal
safety officials want to know exact HOW those other models made the slip.
The safety recall last month had to do with the buckles of
millions of car seats. Once they became gummed up with good and liquids (spilled
by our little ones, of course) they became more and more difficult to unlatch.
This could become especially hazardous in the case of accidents and fires, when
getting your little one out immediately is obviously prudent.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration now wants
Graco to hand over every piece of information and research relating to both the
recalled and non-recalled models, proving that the other models do still meet
their necessary safety regulations. Graco of course says that they’re happy to
comply and confident in their decisions: that the remaining car seats were
tested vigorously and meet all safety regulations. Time will tell if that is
indeed so!
Remember, if you have one of the recalled
models, all you need to do is order your free replacement buckles online HERE.
The seats are still safe to use while waiting for the replacement buckles the
company claims. Here are the customer service contacts for Graco, as well:
(800) 345-4109 or [email protected]
Posted on Mar 12 2014 8:59AM
By LIFamilies
