Graco Children's Products, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02C014000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02C014000 by Graco Children's Products, Inc.. Includes 918,930 affected units, GRACO/MISSING HOOKS, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: 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, 8472brn, 8472cyp, 8472gmp, 8472mad, 8472yl, 8474hab, 8474mel, 8476vin, 8477hav, 8477jam, 8477ngs, 8478sar, manufactured between august 31, 1999, and february 28, 2002. 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, or the mating "u" shaped bars on the carrier shell that are used to attach the carrier to the base. 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.

Corrective Action

Graco will notify its customers and provide a replacement seat or base free of charge. owner notification began march 19, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact graco century at 1-800-345-4109.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02C014000

Manufacturer: Graco Children's Products, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2002-03-18T00:00:00

Subject: Graco/missing hooks

Component: Child Seat

Potentially Affected Units: 918,930

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Child Seat

Defect Summary: Equipment description: 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, 8472brn, 8472cyp, 8472gmp, 8472mad, 8472yl, 8474hab, 8474mel, 8476vin, 8477hav, 8477jam, 8477ngs, 8478sar, manufactured between august 31, 1999, and february 28, 2002. 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, or the mating "u" shaped bars on the carrier shell that are used to attach the carrier to the base. 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.

Consequence Summary: 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. owner notification began march 19, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact graco century at 1-800-345-4109.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-gmxr~qiqp.vsiu

NHTSA ID: 02C014000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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