Is it okay to reuse a 2007 graco infant seat?

Question by Durty’s Wifey: Is it okay to reuse a 2007 graco infant seat?

It was my daughters and it was never in any wrecks and still in great condition. My new baby will be born in Feb 2010, so the car seat will be 3 years old by then. It’s been stored in a hall closet since last year. Is it still safe to use or do I have to puchase a newer one?

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Answer by Daniel’s Mum~Due 03/23/10
I don’t know the answer, but am starring this because I need to know as well!

Having said that…I thought I heard somewhere that after 5 years you needed to get a new one.

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Q&A: Car Seat Recalled and I Never Knew?

Question by Busy Mommy of 3: Car Seat Recalled and I Never Knew?

We purchased a Mia Moda Viva Supreme infant car seat for our son in April 2009. He was born in July 2009. The seat was recalled in October 2009 due to a metal harness splitter plate on the back of the car seat that has sharp edges that can cut the harness and the stay-in-car base can crack during a crash. I filled out the product registration card when we purchased it and mailed it back to them, I think I may have even registered it online. I did not receive any notification about this recall at all. I went on the website today to look for a new stroller and found the recall information! I was so mad that my son has been riding in this seat for the last 8 months and I never knew that it was unsafe!
Have you ever had a car seat recalled? Did you get a notification from the manufacturer? Isn’t that what the product registration cards are for, to inform the consumer about recalls and product updates? If not, what are they for? Why do I waste my time filling them out if they are not going to notify me of something like this?

The reason we purchased this seat over others was due to it’s high safety ratings! How ironic!
On their website you have to input your seat’s serial numbers and manufacture date and then they determine if your seat is eligible for reimbursement. If it is then they send out a “return kit” in which you must cut out the seat belt and send it to them and they will send reimbursement when they receive it back.

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Answer by jayne
I had two car seats that were recalled. (Same seat) I received a repair kit and fixed the seats myself…..very simple. Call the company and request a repair kit. Next time you get a new product you can call and register your purchase. This way you KNOW they have your info in case of a recall or something.

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Q&A: Too late for product recall. seat runner fails on 1997 Saxo 3dr sx.?

Question by jason s: Too late for product recall. seat runner fails on 1997 Saxo 3dr sx.?

I’ve had my saxo for 3 months now, The other day I was pulling away at a set of lights then found myself sliding back and unable to reach the pedals. How i didn’t have an accident I dont know. I have since found that the was a rpoduct recall in 1997 for my exact make and Spec of my car for this problem. Can anyone advise what i need to do. And is it too late for a product recall request so far after it was issued. I am now unable to drive my car in fear I will hurt someone.

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Answer by chris
Check the V.I.N. at the local dealership, they will tell you if it is recalled, and if it has been fixed.

To keep aware of recalls daily, try www.totalrecallinfo.com.

take care.

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