Graco Turbobooster recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 25, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Graco Children's Products, Inc. recalls Graco Turbobooster (child seat)

Recall number

16C004000

Brand / firm

Graco

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 20,505 units

Why it was recalled

In the event of a vehicle crash, an unoccupied and unsecured child restraint may strike other occupants and cause injury.

What was recalled

Graco Children's Products Inc. (Graco) is recalling certain Graco TurboBooster booster seats, models 1967886, 1963973, 1963974, 1963975, 1963976, and 1975173, manufactured between December 22, 2015, and April 5, 2016. The instructions for the booster seats are missing the information that the seats should be securely belted to the vehicle at all times, even if the seat is unoccupied. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."

What to do

Graco will notify registered owners and provide the missing printed instructions, free of charge. Non-registered owners can obtain the missing printed instructions by contacting Graco customer service at 1-800-345-4109. The recall began on June 8, 2016.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.