mhaddon Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Not sure if it's been posted, but I wanted to share. I was one of the moms that had to CUT my daughter out of her seat this past summer on a day that was over 100 degrees outside. I couldn't get her out and had it latched in. After she was getting to hot and I had everyone in the family try, I had to cut the strap. They were horrible about the whole situation, a friend that knew the story just sent this to me. If you have one please replace it asap! I can't imagine if this had happened when we were in a bad car accident! http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/02/11/graco-recall/5396939/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerileanne99 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Not sure if it's been posted, but I wanted to share. I was one of the moms that had to CUT my daughter out of her seat this past summer on a day that was over 100 degrees outside. I couldn't get her out and had it latched in. After she was getting to hot and I had everyone in the family try, I had to cut the strap. They were horrible about the whole situation, a friend that knew the story just sent this to me. If you have one please replace it asap! I can't imagine if this had happened when we were in a bad car accident! http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/02/11/graco-recall/5396939/ THANK YOU!! We have been having trouble with the buckle on my dd''s seat. I thought it was just really, really tight, and we have plans to replace the seat when we get our new van soon. Looks like it will be much sooner:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto10blessings Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Thanks for the heads up. Will check tomorrow to see if I have any of those models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Forwarding to my friends. Recalled models copied from OP's link in case anyone has trouble accessing "The recalled models include: Cozy Cline; ComfortSport; Classic Ride 50; My Ride 65; My Ride with Safety Surround; My Ride 70; Size4Me 70; Smart Seat; Nautilus; Nautilus Elite; and Argos 70." From Graco's website "Harness Buckle Recall - 2014 Announcement As part of our continuous product testing and improvement process, Graco identified that food and dried liquids that can make some harness buckles progressively more difficult to open over time or become stuck in the latched position. Therefore, Graco has decided to conduct a voluntary recall on the harness buckles used on all toddler convertible car seats and harnessed booster seats manufactured from 2009 to July 2013. Graco would like to stress this does not in any way affect the performance of the car seat or the effectiveness of the buckle to restrain the child. And a car seat is always the safest way to transport your child. Graco offers a new and improved replacement harness buckle to affected consumers at no cost. If you are experiencing difficulty with your harness buckle and cleaning has not improved its performance, please contact our Graco customer service team at 800-345-4109 (Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.) or consumerservices@gracobaby.com. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 It's BS about the food. Our Nautilus is only a few months old and ds doesn't eat or drink in it. I've always felt it was a bit difficult to undo (he's 6 and can only do it himself some of the time) but I thought maybe it was us. Guess not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerileanne99 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 It's BS about the food. Our Nautilus is only a few months old and ds doesn't eat or drink in it. I've always felt it was a bit difficult to undo (he's 6 and can only do it himself some of the time) but I thought maybe it was us. Guess not! I agree. My kiddo has never had anything but water in her seat! I think that is a cop out:( I am sure it wouldn't help if your car seat has been liberally doused with sticky food, but If the buckles are even worse than ours? And it definitely FEELS mechanical, if that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhaddon Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 Yeah the food thing made me mad. It was a design flaw. I know a lot of my friends have called. After I cut my dd out of the one graco we had to throw it away because they didn't replace what I cut. She had the nerve to tells I should have cut the other part. It was too hard with ER chubby legs! After I complained she did send me a replacement middle buckle for the other graco seat. But after that is expired I'm never buying another graco! Customer service was even bad. And I wasn't mad, I was upset and crying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyMommy Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 We had the same problem with DDs car seat to the point I wouldn't use it and we bought a high back booster (I think that's the right word) for her. I am going to order the replacement buckle and put her back in the 5 point because I know it's safer. I was always worried about getting in an accident and not being able to get her out. And I to call BS about the food, she never ate or drank in that seat so there is no way that could have affected it, and it did it from the day we bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Taurus's buckle sticks. I thought it was playground sand. I have been meaning to call for a new one. I am bummed to hear that the customer service is crappy. I am so happy with his seat, and we've had 3 other Gracos as well. I'm sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMommy Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I knew there was something wrong with that seat! It doesn't matter for us anymore, because it's just being used as a booster now, but I feel vindicated. There were so many times I couldn't get the straps unbuckled, and I thought I was crazy. Now I know I'm not (at least not for that, anyway!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Ugh I hope dd2's seat isn't included but I also read that more maybe recalled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 This probably applies to our MyRide, although I don't know that any of us have had problems undoing it. (It's our 2yo's seat, and the big kids often get him out.). I'll call anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 So glad I'm not the only one with issues undoing that stupid thing. Two of mine can get the replacement part which hopefully is undoable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavender's green Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Hmm, I always found the buckle difficult! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 We've been complaining about the 4yo's buckle for a year now. He also drinks only water in it. I've had nightmare scenarios run through my head a bout what we'd do in an emergency because sometimes it's really hard to unbuckle. I emailed them as soon as I saw this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murmer Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 We had that issue 2 summers ago...and paid to get a new buckle...so mad to know that it is a design issue but we are out the money regardless...we ended up switching dd to booster sooner than I wanted because of the stupid buckle issue. But I will be calling for my son's nautilus so hopefully he can stay 5 point longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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