Child seat: base (Graco)
Car seat recall 02C-014. NHTSA received GRACO CHILDREN’S PRODUCTS’s report on Mar 18, 2002.
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The short answer
NHTSA received GRACO CHILDREN’S PRODUCTS’s report on Mar 18, 2002. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 20, 2026.
Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
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.
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.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- NHTSA’s part: Child seat: base.
What should you do?
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.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 02E014000)
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 918,930 seats potentially involved, across everything this recall names.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- Graco 8458AEBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8458N5Built from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8458FKBBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8472YLBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8477HAVBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 841203Built from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8472GMPBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8472CYPBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8472BRNBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8471UVBBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8462JAMBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 7493G9Built from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 7499LKBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 841101Built from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 841103Built from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8412T02Built from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8457GPBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8457MABuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8457TMJBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8457TMPBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8458D8Built from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8457MVBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8458HHBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8458KYBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 841102Built from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 7499N2Built from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 7497SYBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 7497HLBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8457F3Built from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8472MADBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8457DVBBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8472BLWBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8457D5Built from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8458HEBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8457INDBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8462HAVBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8457RGBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco SnugrideBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8478SARBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8477NGSBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8477JAMBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8476VINBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8474MELBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8474HABBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8459VLBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 7493RSBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8460LVBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8458B7Built from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8458A5Built from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
- Graco 8457YLBuilt from Aug 31, 1999 to Feb 28, 2002
Who is recalling it?
- Made by GRACO CHILDREN’S PRODUCTS.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
- Whether one vehicle or seat has been fixed: only its maker, or NHTSA’s lookup with a VIN, can say.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file before 2010 (FLAT_RCL_PRE_2010).
Released Oct 20, 2026 and checked Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 20, 2026.