Graco Recalling Millions Of Child Seats

Graco recently announced a recall of over 3.8 million car seats due to a harness buckling issue.  The  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)  advised that  it may be difficult to remove the child from the Graco child seat 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.  The NHTSA also advised that Graco is voluntarily recalling the child seats.

 

Photo Credit: Graco

Photo Credit: Graco

Here are the details as reported by Graco’s website:

Potential Problem:

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.

 

Injuries Reported: 0

Number of Units Affected: 3.7 million

Dates Produced: 2009 through July 2013

MSRP: $99.00-$399.99

Models Affected: Toddler Convertible Car Seats: Cozy Cline, Comfort Sport, Classic Ride 50, My Ride 65, My Ride 70, My Ride 65 with Safety Surround, Size4Me 70, My Size 70, Head Wise 70, Smart Seat. Harnessed Booster Seats: Nautilus 3-in-1, Nautilus Elite and Argos.

Solution:

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.) orconsumerservices@gracobaby.com.

If you own a Graco child seat, check the Graco  website to see if you are impacted by the recall.

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Things To Do This Weekend | Inland Empire Weekend Events 2/7/14-2/9/14

Things To Do This Weekend | Inland Empire Weekend Events 2/7/14-2/9/14

This week we want to put the spotlight on the City of San Bernardino art and music scene.  There are several art galleries in town featuring photography and artifacts from around the world for a limited time only.  If you are planning on attending the Snowed in With Kingston event we also recommend you head up to the mountain early.  Big Bear is a busy place, especially if there is a big event.

Photo Credit: Mexican Consulate/ Nicolas Triedo

Photo Credit: Mexican Consulate/ Nicolas Triedo

  • Ebano – A Photographic Exhibit: The “Ebano” exhibit by Mexican photographer Nicolas Triedo at the National Orange Show Art Gallery in San Bernardino celebrates African heritage in Mexico.  (San Bernardino, CA)
Photo Credit: Orange Railway Museum

Photo Credit: Orange Railway Museum

  • Orange Railway Museum:  The non-profit Orange Empire Railway Museum has been preserving Southern California’s railway history since 1956. Home to over 200 historic railway cars and locomotives from Los Angeles and the West, the museum’s 90-acre site in Perris, California.  Family approved.
  • Temecula Valley MuseumThe Many Faces of George Washington exhibit.  January 11 – February 16 (Temecula, CA)
  • Music to My Eyes exhibit:   David Edward Byrd: Posters and Music Related Designs 1968-Now Cost: FREE. $3 donation recommended  (San Bernardino, CA)
  • Treasures of Ancient Egypt exhibit: Greeks in the Boot: Greek Influences in the Italian Peninsula as Reflected in the Pottery of Various Regions, ca. 800-200 B.C. Cost: FREE. $3 donation recommended  (San Bernardino, CA)
  • The Permanent Collection:  The largest, most comprehensive photographic center in the West features four sub-collections: the Bingham Technology Collection, University Print Collection, the UCR/California Museum of Photography Study Center Library Collection, and the Digital Virtual Collectio  Cost:    (Riverside, CA)
  • Sentry: Works by Joe Biel:  The museum exhibition featuring a series of large-scale, two-dimensional drawings on paper and a monumental drawing installation specifically produced for the Culver Center of the Arts.
  • The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley: Stanley Lambchop is a normal boy in all respects who wants to do something amazing. One night, the bulletin board above his bed falls right on top of him – and he wakes up flat!

 

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Celebrating Lunar New Year At Pechanga Resort

Inland Moms attended the Lunar New Year celebration at Pechanga Casino & Resort.  The official seven day Chinese New Year Holiday was kicked off at the entrance of the Pechanga Hotel with colorful decor and fireworks.

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It was a festive event! Make sure to watch the video to capture the spectacular traditional festivities and fireworks!

The Chinese festival marking the start of the new year, beginning on the second new moon after the winter solstice and ending on the full moon fifteen days later. It is marked by visits to family and friends, special meals, fireworks, and gift giving.  We were so excited to be able to participate in the celebration.