Graco Children's Products, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03C003000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03C003000 by Graco Children's Products, Inc.. Includes 683,926 affected units, GRACO/INFANT CAR SEAT BASE/MISSING HOOKS AND PINS, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Graco is recalling the snugride infant car seats. models that have the following numbers within the model number: 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, and were manufactured between march 1, 2002, and march 6, 2003, are included. some of the seatsmay have missing hardware that is to attach the carrier to the base. if the hardware is missing, the carrier may not be securely attached to the base. graco has 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. notification to registered owners of the additional infant child restraints is expected to begin august 1, 2003.

Corrective Action

Graco will notify its customers, provide inspection instructions, and instructions on how to return your car seat to graco if the base is missing the hooks or pins. graco will replace the base free of charge. owner notification began march 12, 2003. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact graco at 866-473-0163.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03C003000

Manufacturer: Graco Children's Products, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2003-03-10T00:00:00

Subject: Graco/infant car seat base/missing hooks and pins

Component: Child Seat

Potentially Affected Units: 683,926

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Child Seat

Defect Summary: Graco is recalling the snugride infant car seats. models that have the following numbers within the model number: 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, and were manufactured between march 1, 2002, and march 6, 2003, are included. some of the seatsmay have missing hardware that is to attach the carrier to the base. if the hardware is missing, the carrier may not be securely attached to the base. graco has 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. notification to registered owners of the additional infant child restraints is expected to begin august 1, 2003.

Consequence Summary: 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 will notify its customers, provide inspection instructions, and instructions on how to return your car seat to graco if the base is missing the hooks or pins. graco will replace the base free of charge. owner notification began march 12, 2003. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact graco at 866-473-0163.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-hyzh.j8a7-vais

NHTSA ID: 03C003000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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