The Graco 4Ever DLX expires 10 years after its date of manufacture.
Useful life
10 years
Type
All-in-one
Brand policy
7–10 years
Check your 4Ever DLX
What to know
The 4Ever line has a steel-reinforced belt path, which puts it in Graco's 10-year group. The date of manufacture is on the white label on the back of the shell; add 10 years.
The date of manufacture is on the seat itself. The date of manufacture is printed on a white label on the seat, typically on the back or bottom of the plastic shell (on infant seats, check the underside of the carrier and the base). The label shows the model number, serial number, and date of manufacture; most Graco seats do not print the expiration date itself.
Safety note: SeatCheck summarizes manufacturer and NHTSA guidance, but the label on your own seat and its manual are the final word. When in doubt, contact the manufacturer with your model and serial number.
More about Graco seats
Full policy, label locations and crash-replacement rules on the Graco brand page.
The Graco 4Ever DLX has a useful life of 10 years from its date of manufacture. The exact date is printed on the seat's own label, so check the sticker on the shell or base rather than counting from the purchase date.
Where is the expiration date on the Graco 4Ever DLX?
The date of manufacture is printed on a white label on the seat, typically on the back or bottom of the plastic shell (on infant seats, check the underside of the carrier and the base). The label shows the model number, serial number, and date of manufacture; most Graco seats do not print the expiration date itself.
Should I replace the 4Ever DLX after a crash?
Graco is stricter than the federal minimum: it recommends replacing the car seat after any type of accident, even a minor one, and even if the child was not in the seat at the time. Graco's reasoning is that crash forces can cause internal structural damage you cannot see. Crash damage is not covered by warranty; Graco directs families to their auto insurance and will provide documentation stating the seat must be replaced.