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Graco recalls Snugride Classic Connect, Aprica A30, Snugride 35 (14C004000)
Snugride Classic Connect
What to do now
Graco will replace the buckle with a new design, free of charge.
Recall summary
Details below are from the official U.S. NHTSA recall notice.
Hazard
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.
Graco will replace the buckle with a new design, free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2014. Owners may contact Graco at 1-877-766-7470 or online at www.gracobucklerecall@gracobaby.com, or at consumerservices@gracobaby.com. Note: In addition, Graco will conduct a consumer satisfaction campaign to cover infant child restraints manufactured with AmSafe QT3 and Signature buckles. Under this consumer satisfaction campaign, the company will provide a replacement buckle at no cost to any consumer upon their request for the useful life of the child restraint. To see if your model may be covered, or for additional information, call Graco at 1-877-766-7470, visit www.gracobucklerecall.com, or email consumerservices@gracobaby.com.
What to do
- Follow the official guidance
Read the official U.S. NHTSA notice. Stop using the product unless the notice says otherwise.
- Contact the manufacturer
Use the contact details in the official notice.
- Register your product
Register with the manufacturer so you hear about future recalls directly.
Product details
| Recall number | 14C004000 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Graco |
| Product | Snugride Classic Connect |
| Units affected | About 1,910,102 |
| Where sold | See the official notice |
| Recall date | June 30, 2014 |
| Category | Car seats |
| Source | U.S. NHTSA |
Models
- GRACO SNUGRIDE CLASSIC CONNECT — model SNUGRIDE CLASSIC CONNECT
- GRACO APRICA A30 — model APRICA A30
- GRACO SNUGRIDE 35 — model SNUGRIDE 35
- GRACO SNUGRIDE CLICK CONNECT 40 — model SNUGRIDE CLICK CONNECT 40
- GRACO SNUGRIDE 30 — model SNUGRIDE 30
- GRACO SNUGRIDE — model SNUGRIDE
Description
Graco Children's Products (Graco) is recalling certain rear-facing child restraints manufactured between July 2010 and May 2013, models SnugRide, SnugRide Classic Connect (including Classic Connect 30 and 35), SnugRide 30, SnugRide 35, SnugRide Click Connect 40, and Aprica A30. 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.
Injuries
Not listed by NHTSA.
Manufacturer contact
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.
KidRecall is not an official or complete source of recall information. Always verify with the U.S. CPSC (cpsc.gov) or NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), and register your products with the manufacturer. High/Medium labels are KidRecall's own, based on the hazard wording.
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Source: U.S. NHTSA, recall #14C004000. Recall date: June 30, 2014. Last checked by KidRecall: Oct 16, 2026, 9:48 AM PDT.