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Graco car seats: expiration, limits and FAA
6 Graco models, each with the facts its manual states. Manuals come from download.gracobaby.com, newellbrands.imgix.net, newellbrands.scene7.com; brand site: www.gracobaby.com.
| Model | Type | Useful life | On airplanes | Recalls mapped |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Ever | All-in-one | Manual under review | None mapped | |
| 4Ever DLX | All-in-one | 10 years manual p.11"STOP using this car seat and throw it away 10 years after the date of manufacture." |
Harness mode only manual p.13"This child restraint is NOT certified for aircraft use when used as a booster seat because aircrafts do not have shoulder belts." |
None mapped |
| Extend2Fit | Convertible | 10 years manual p.18"STOP using this car seat and throw it away 10 years after the date of manufacture." |
FAA approved manual p.18"This child restraint is certified for use in aircraft. Use only on forward-facing aircraft seats." |
16C002000 |
| Extend2Fit 3-in-1 | All-in-one | 10 years manual p.13"STOP using this car seat and throw it away 10 years after the date of manufacture." |
Harness mode only manual p.15"This child restraint is certified for use in aircraft when using the harness system." |
None mapped |
| SnugRide 35 | Infant | Manual under review | None mapped | |
| SnugRide 35 Lite LX | Infant | 7 years manual p.10"STOP using this car seat and throw it away 7 years after the date of manufacture." |
FAA approved manual p.10"This child restraint is certified for use in aircraft." |
None mapped |
Graco all-in-one seats compared
| Model | Life | Rear-facing max | Forward-facing max | Booster max | FAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Ever DLX | 10 years | 40 lb manual p.5"This car seat is for children:Rear-Facing: 4-40 lb (1.8-18 kg)" | 65 lb manual p.5"Forward-Facing: 26.5-65 lb (12-30 kg)" | 120 lb manual p.5"Backless Booster: 40-120 lb (18.1-54 kg)" | Harness mode only |
| Extend2Fit 3-in-1 | 10 years | 50 lb manual p.5"This car seat is for children: Rear-Facing: 4-50 lb (1.8-22.5 kg)" | 65 lb manual p.5"Forward Facing: 26.5-65 lb (12-30 kg)" | 100 lb manual p.5"Booster: 40-100 lb (18.1-45 kg)" | Harness mode only |
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