Graco Children's Products, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08C001000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08C001000 by Graco Children's Products, Inc.. Includes 18 affected units, FMVSS 213/PADDING FOAM, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain graco comfortsport child restraint systems, model 8c02mrc2, manufactured on october 22, 2007, were not certified to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, 'child restraint systems.' these seats were produced with convoluted foam that was 1.5" thick instead of the 1" thick foam that graco specified and tested. seats with 1.5" foam have not been tested so it is unclear as to what impact this will have on compliance to the standard and on child seat safety.

Corrective Action

Graco will notify owners and replace the affected seats free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during january 2008. owners can contact graco at 1-800-345-4109.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08C001000

Manufacturer: Graco Children's Products, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-01-02T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 213/padding foam

Component: Child Seat

Potentially Affected Units: 18

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Child Seat

Defect Summary: Certain graco comfortsport child restraint systems, model 8c02mrc2, manufactured on october 22, 2007, were not certified to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, 'child restraint systems.' these seats were produced with convoluted foam that was 1.5" thick instead of the 1" thick foam that graco specified and tested. seats with 1.5" foam have not been tested so it is unclear as to what impact this will have on compliance to the standard and on child seat safety.

Consequence Summary: The purpose of this standard is to reduce the number of children killed or injured in motor vehicle crashes.

Corrective Action: Graco will notify owners and replace the affected seats free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during january 2008. owners can contact graco at 1-800-345-4109.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08C001000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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