Safety Advisories
ELFE JUVENILE PRODUCTS issued a recall on multiple child car seat models
- Starting date:June 27, 2014
- Type of communication:Recall
- Subcategory:Child Car Seat
- Notification type:Safety Mfr
- System:Seats And Restraints
- Units affected:127497
- Source of recall:Transport Canada
- Identification number:2014258
- TC ID number:2014258
Advisory details
On certain child car seats, the release button on the buckle guides the caregiver’s finger to the center of the button, rather than towards the top. Consumers relying on touch and pressing in the center of the button may have more difficulty in releasing the harness than they would by pressing the button in the more optimal location near the top edge. Additionally, the position of the buckle close to the child occupant’s thighs may cause manipulation of the buckle to be more difficult as the child occupant grows in size. As a result, users may experience difficulty unlatching or be unable to unlatch the buckle, which could increase the risk of injury in an emergency situation. Correction: Registered owners will receive a letter containing proper use instructions and information on how to obtain a replacement buckle. Non-registered owners of affected car seats, or owners who have moved should contact the Canadian distributor, Elfe Juvenile Products, at 1-800-667-8184 or [email protected] to obtain a free repair kit or if they have any questions. Consumers can also obtain information or register online for a free repair kit at: www.graco.net. Click here for more information
Affected products
Makes and models affected
| Make | Model | Model year(s) affected |
|---|---|---|
| GRACO | SNUGRIDE 30 | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| GRACO | SNUGRIDE 22 | 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| GRACO | SNUGRIDE 22 CLASSIC CONNECT | 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| GRACO | SNUGRIDE 30 CLASSIC CONNECT | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| GRACO | APRICA 30 | 2011, 2012 | GRACO | SNUGRIDE 35 | 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| GRACO | SNUGRIDE 35 CLASSIC CONNECT | 2011, 2012, 2013 |