Graco Recalls Over 200,000 Car Seats Due To Safety Hazard

Graco Recalls Over 200,000 Car Seats Due To Safety Hazard...

Graco Children's Products has issued a recall for approximately 218,000 car seats in the U.S. due to a potential safety hazard. The recall affects certain models of the Graco SlimFit and SlimFit3 LX car seats manufactured between July 2023 and February 2026.

The issue involves the harness adjuster button, which may fail to properly secure the harness. This could prevent the car seat from adequately restraining a child during a crash. No injuries have been reported, but the defect poses a serious safety risk.

The recall comes after Graco received 18 reports of harness adjuster buttons breaking or failing to function properly. The company is offering free repair kits to affected customers. Parents can check if their car seat is included by visiting Graco's website or calling their customer service line.

This recall is trending today as parents nationwide check their car seats following Graco's announcement. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has posted details about the recall on its website, amplifying public awareness.

Consumer safety advocates are urging parents to act quickly. "Car seat recalls should never be ignored," said safety expert Dr. Emily Carter. "Even if the issue seems minor, it could have life-threatening consequences in an accident."

Affected models include the Graco SlimFit (model numbers 1973194, 1973196, 1973198) and SlimFit3 LX (1973205, 1973206, 1973207). The car seats were sold at major retailers including Amazon, Target, and Walmart, as well as through Graco's website.

Graco has set up a dedicated recall page with instructions for obtaining the free repair kit. The company estimates the repair takes about 10 minutes to complete. Parents should continue using the car seats until they receive and install the repair kit, as the risk of not using any car seat outweighs the potential hazard.

This marks Graco's third significant car seat recall in the past five years. The company faced criticism in 2022 for delayed reporting of similar safety issues. NHTSA officials confirm they are monitoring Graco's handling of this recall closely.

For immediate assistance, consumers can contact Graco at 1-800-345-4109 or visit www.gracobaby.com/recall. The recall number is 24-728, and Graco is providing support in both English and Spanish.