Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
GRACO
Model Of Vehicle
8458HE
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
02C014000
Component Description
Child Seat:Base (Infant)
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Graco Children’S Products
Start Of Manufacture
19990831
End Of Manufacture
20020228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
C
Number Affected
918930
Date Owners Notified
20020319
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Graco Children’S Products, Inc.
Date Report Received
20020318