As parents, we want the best for our children. And one of the best ways to ensure that is by providing them with safe and comfortable travel while they are in our care. This is why it’s so important to keep track of the expiration dates on all of the products we buy for our children – from car seats to cribs to toys. Graco makes a variety of car seats and base models of these seats come with an expiration date. In this article, we will explain what this date means and when it expires. We will also provide a few tips on how to check the expiration date and make sure your car seat is still safe to use.
When Does My Graco Car Seat Base Expire
When does my Graco car seat base expire?
If your Graco car seat base is less than 2 years old, it will still be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. If the base is more than 2 years old but less than 5 years old, it will have a 1-year warranty. After 5 years, the base will not have a warranty and must be replaced.
How to Tell if Your Graco Car Seat Base is Expired
The expiration date on a Graco car seat base is typically displayed on the base itself or on the packaging it came in. If you have any doubts about whether your base is still good, or if it has already expired, checking for an expiration date is your best bet.
If there’s no expiration date, the base should be good for at least another two years. However, after that time, the manufacturer may no longer offer warranty service on the product. In that case, you can still use the base, but it’s not guaranteed to be safe.
If there is an expiration date, it will usually say how long the product will last after that date. For example, a 10-year product might last for 10 years and then expire.
What to Do if Your Graco Car Seat Base is Expired
If your Graco car seat base is expired, it is no longer meeting the safety standards set by the US Government. You should replace it as soon as possible.
Here are instructions on how to replace your Graco car seat base:
1. Locate the replacement base at a local store or online. It will likely be available in different colors and styles to match your car’s interior.
2. Remove the old base from your car by unscrewing the screws that hold it in place.
3. Install the new base by screwing it into place using the same screws that were removed earlier.
4. Reinstall any necessary straps and connectors, and you’re done!