3.8 Million Graco Child Car Seats Recalled

DETROIT (WWJ/AP) - Graco is recalling nearly 3.8 million car safety seats because children can be trapped by buckles that may not unlatch.

The recall covers 11 models sold from 2009 through 2013.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has received at least 80 complaints about the seats. Parents reported having to use excessive force to unlatch the harness buckle. In some cases, the straps had to be cut to free children.

Affected models include Cozy Cline, Comfort Sport, Classic Ride 50, My Ride 65, My Ride with Safety Surround, My Ride 70, Size 4 Me 70, Smartseat, Nautilus, Nautilus Elite and Argos 70.

Graco Baby will contact customers who registered their car seats with the company.

Parents who aren't sure if their car seat is included in the recall, or who have other questions, can call Graco at 1-800-345-4109, or the NHTSA's toll-free Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

You can sign up to receive e-mail alerts about car seat and booster seat recalls from NHTSA at this link.

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