Name: jenn
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Graco SnugRide infant carrier/child safety seat ----recalled
Problem: When used with base as a child safety seat, carrier could detach from base in crash, subjecting child to serious injury.
Models: 918,930 safety seats made 8/31/99 to 2/28/02, including the following models (model number may be preceded by the letter "A"): 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, 8473BRN, 8472CYP, 8472GMP, 8472MAD, 8472YL, 8474HAB, 8474MEL, 8476VIN, 8477HAV, 8477JAM, 8477NGS, and 8478SAR. Model name and number, as well as date of manufacture, appear on label on seat or base. Hazard exists because of missing hardware (metal hooks and U-shaped bars) used to secure seat to base. Base was also sold separately through Graco Customer Service. If base was purchased that way, model number may not be evident: you will need to contact the company to determine if the device is subject to recall. Model 8458 was among the seats included in our July 2001 report; the one we bought and tested was not missing any hardware. The seat portion of the unit can still be used as an infant carrier or safety seat when strapped to vehicle without the base, according to Graco.
What to do: Call Graco at 800-345-4109 for free replacement seat or base. Company will also help consumers identify suspect models.