Graco Children’s Products Inc. (Graco) is recalling certain TurboBooster booster seats manufactured between December 22, 2015 and April 5, 2016 with the following numbers: 1963973, 1963974, 1963975, 1963976, 1967886, and 1975173.
Recall Information
Graco discovered an omission in the owner’s instruction manual included with select Graco Highback and Backless TurboBooster car seats manufactured between December 22, 2015 through April 5, 2016. The owner’s instruction manual omitted the consumer directive to secure the booster seat (when not in use) to the vehicle seat using the vehicle seat belt to prevent the car seat from striking other occupants in the event of a crash. Although the information does not affect the overall dynamic performance of the TurboBooster car seat if used according to the instructions, this information is required by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) FMVSS-213 standard. To comply with this requirement, Graco is recalling the manuals included with the affected TurboBooster car seats.
TurboBooster Booster Seats
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16C004000
Manufacture Dates: December 22, 2015 – April 5, 2016
Booster Seats Affected: The recall includes the following Graco Highback and Backless TurboBooster seats manufactured between December 22, 2015 and April 5, 2016.
| TurboBooster Model Numbers | Manufacture Date Range |
|---|---|
| 1963973 | 3/8/2016 to 4/2/2016 |
| 1963974 | 12/22/2015 to 3/30/2016 |
| 1963975 | 12/22/2015 to 3/17/2016 |
| 1963976 | 2/17/2016 to 3/24/2016 |
| 1967886 | 1/13/2016 to 4/5/2016 |
| 1975173 | 3/29/2016 |
Consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, an unoccupied and unsecured booster seat may strike other occupants and cause injury.
Remedy: 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 is expected to begin on or about June 10, 2016.
If your TurboBooster seat is affected by this recall, continue to use the TurboBooster car seats without hesitation and secure the booster seat to the vehicle seat when it’s not in use.
To verify if your car seat is included in this recall and order omitted information:
1. Check your car seat model name and date of manufacture
- Look at the bottom of the booster seat and locate the white label and note the Model Number and Date of Manufacture.
For more information about these recalls, please vist the Graco Recall and Safety page.
For questions, contact Graco toll-free at 800-345-4109 Monday – Friday from 8 am to 5 pm EST. You will need the model number and date of manufacture located on the white label located on the bottom of the car seat when you call.