Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, NHTSA NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT—Graco is recalling 5,000 child seats due to detachment issues, (Apr 17, 2026)
Organizations Mentioned:Graco Children’s Products Inc.
By Deja Rothschild
An infant seat carrier that detaches in a crash increases the risk of injury.
Graco Children’s Products Inc. (Graco) is recalling approximately 5,126 SnugRide Turn & Slide and Modes Nest Travel Systems with Snugride Turn & Slide infant child seats because the infant seat carrier may detach from the base in a crash. As such, these child seats and travel systems fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 213, Child Restraint Systems. Specific model information is available in Graco’s recall report (NHTSA Recall Notice, No. 26C003, Report receipt date: Apr. 3, 2026).
Remedy. Owners are advised to follow the instructions for installing the child seat with the vehicle seat belt (without the base) until the replacement seat arrives. Graco will replace the child seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 2026.
Contact Information. Owners may contact Graco customer service at 1-800-345-4109.
Companies: Graco Children’s Products Inc.
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