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Graco Children's Products Inc. child seat recall 16C004000

Official NHTSA recall 16C004000, dated Apr 25, 2016.

Last checked against NHTSA data on Oct 15, 2026, 7:03 PM ET.

Status: Recall found NHTSA

Read the official notice and compare the model number and manufacture date on your label.

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Hazard (from the official notice)

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

Remedy (from the official notice)

Graco will notify registered owners and provide the missing printed instructions, free of charge.

Hazard (from the official notice)

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

Remedy (from the official notice)

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.

Summary (from the official notice)

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."

Hazard and remedy text is shown word for word from the official notice.

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Questions About This Recall

What is the hazard in the official notice?

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

What does the official notice say 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.

Where is the official notice?

The NHTSA notice is linked on this page. Compare the brand, model, and date on your label with that notice.

Register your car seat with the manufacturer so they can contact you if it is recalled. Look for the registration card that came with the seat or visit the manufacturer's website.