All Graco Recalls - thru Dec. 2007

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Model(s): Snugride Infant Child Restraint
Production Dates: August 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007
Defect: Certain Graco Snugride infant child restraint systems with model numbers beginning with 8609, 8616, 8643, 8645, and 8646. The fiber backing of these seats are of lesser density and may be more prone to deterioration or tearing, especially after washing. In addition, the particular design of the seat pad may allow more ready access to the underside of the padding. A child can tear pieces of the pad off, put it in their mouth and possibly choke.
Corrective Action: Graco will notify all registered owners and offer a replacement kit free of charge. Owners can contact Graco toll-free at 1-800-345-4109 Monday through Friday between 8 am & 5 pm EST or visit Baby & Infant Products, Graco Children's Products.
NHTSA No.: 07C-011



Model(s): ComfortSport Rear/Forward Facing Child Restraint Systems
Production Dates: January 2, 2007 - July 31, 2007
Noncompliance: Certain Graco Comfortsport 5 point harness convertible (rear/forward facing) child restraint systems manufactured from January 2 through July 31, 2007, Model Nos. 8433FOF, 8629TWL, 8630MTR, 8631DFT, 8631DRA, 8632PSO, 8635TAC, 8639COS, 8C00BLG, 8C00DMN, 8C00GRP, 8C00LNW, 8C00MID, 8C00TMD, 8C01SVD, 8C01WTN, 8C02MGI, 8C02MRC, 8C03HAL, 8C03WCF, 8C04FRR. During production, the lower anchorage belt in some of these child restraint systems was incorrectly routed. As a result, when these child restraint systems are used in the rear-facing mode, attached with the lower anchorage belt, they fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems." The seat back angle of the child restraint system can exceed 70 degrees in a frontal crash. This increased rotation may increase the risk of injury to the child. Corrective Action: Graco will notify registered owners and provide detailed instructions for examining the lower anchorage belt routing and, if necessary, reconfigure the incorrectly routed belt. The recall is expected to begin during August 2007. Owners can contact Graco at 800-345-4109.
Corrective Action: Graco will notify registered owners and provide detailed instructions for examining the lower anchorage belt routing and, if necessary, reconfigure the incorrectly routed belt. The recall is expected to begin during August 2007. Owners can contact Graco at 800-345-4109.
NHTSA No.: 07C-006



Models: SnugRide infant car seat 8402, 8412, 8442, 8442L, 8443, 8443L, 8444, 8444L, 8446, 8446L, 8447, 8447L, 8448, 8448L, 8457, 8458, 8459, 8601, 8463, 8464, 8470, 8471, 8478 and C844342.

On July 28, 2003, Graco decided to expand this recall to include additional SnugRide infant child restraints which have a manufacture date of March 7 or 8, 2003. The model numbers for the additional seats are 8402L03, 840301, 840302, 840303, 8442GMP, 8442LBLW, 8442LCYP, 8442LMAD, 8444LHAB, 8444LHIG, 8446LFKB, 8446LVIN, 8447LHAV, 8448LSAR, 8463AMB, 8463GMP, 8463JUN, 8463YL, 8464MAC, 8464MEL, 8602AMB, 8602JUN, 8602MAN, 8603MIC, 8603MLL, 8605HIG, 8605KER, 8605PLT, 8607LAG, 8607NGS, 8608DIA, AND 8609FOF.

Production Dates: March 1, 2002, and March 6, 2003, and also build dates of March 7, or 8, 2003.

Defect: Some of these seats may be missing the hardware that is used to attach the carrier to the base. If the hardware is missing, the carrier may not be securely attached to the base. In the event of a sudden stop or vehicle crash, the carrier may detach from the base, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action: Graco strongly urges parents to inspect their SnugRide infant car seat as soon as possible. If you find that you do not have hooks or pins, DO NOT use the base. In that case, call Graco toll-free at 1-866-345-4109 to receive a new base. The infant carrier may be used in the car without the base. For proper instructions on installing the carrier in the car without the base, you should consult your instruction manual. Installation instructions are also available online at Baby & Infant Products, Graco Children's Products.

NHTSA No.: 03C003000



Models: Graco SnugRide infant car seats, Model Nos. 7493G9, 7493RS, 7497HL, 7497SY, 7499LK, 7499N2, 841101, 841102, 841103, 841203, 8412T02, 8457D5, 8457DVB, 8457F3, 8457GP, 8457IND, 8457MA, 8457MV, 8457RG, 8457TMJ, 8457TMP, 8457YL, 8458A5, 8458AE, 8458B7, 8458D8, 8458FKB, 8458HE, 8458HH, 8458KY, 8458N5, 8459VL, 8460LV, 8462HAV, 8462JAM, 8471UVB, 8472BLW, 8473BRN, 8472CYP, 8472GMP, 8472MAD, 8472YL, 8474HAB, 8474MEL, 8476VIN, 8477HAV, 8477JAM, 8477NGS, 8478SAR.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL AFFECTED MODEL NUMBERS MAY ALSO BEGIN WITH THE LETTER "A". A MODEL NUMBER LISTED, BUT BEGINNING WITH AN ADDITIONAL "A" IS ALSO INCLUDED IN THE RECALLED SEATS.
Production Dates: August 31, 1999, through February 28, 2002
Defect: These seats may be missing components on the base or the carrier shell. The components are 1 or 2 metal hooks and their retainer pins on the base and the mating "U" shaped bars on the carrier shell that are used to attach the carrier to the base. If the hooks, pins or "U" bars are missing, the carrier may not be securely attached to the base. In the event of a sudden stop or crash, the carrier could detach from the base, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action: Graco will notify its customers and provide a replacement seat or base free of charge. Owners may call Graco at 1-800-345-4109 to receive a free replacement seat or base.
NHTSA No.: 02C014000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 02E-014)

	Forward Facing Car Seats A forward-facing car seat is one in which the child sits facing the front of the car. The seat should be installed in the back seat of your vehicle. Most forward-facing only seats are for children above 20 pounds.

	Rear Facing Car Seats A rear-facing seat is one in which the infant faces the back of the car. Always install a rear-facing seat in the back seat of your car. This is the safest position for an infant. NEVER place a rear-facing seat in the front seat of a vehicle with passenger airbags.

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