Graco recalling SnugRide infant car seats

Philadelphia Inquirer, The, November, 2007 by Stacey Burling Inquirer Staff Writer

Graco Children's Products Inc., of Exton, said yesterday that it was voluntarily recalling some SnugRide infant car seats. It was the third recall this year involving children's products sold under Graco's name. When asked about the recalls' financial impact on Graco, a company spokeswoman replied in a written statement: "Due to the great sensitivity with our industry, Graco makes it a priority to be as proactive as possible with regard to safety.

As with the juvenile-products industry as a whole, we have very high safety standards." Yesterday, the company recalled SnugRide infant car seats sold individually, saying some of the 304,675 seats manufactured between Aug. 1, 2006, and June 30 could pose a choking hazard. SnugRide seats sold as part of a stroller system were not included in the recall. In a statement, the company said seat-pad backing may pull away from the seams in the recalled seats. The problem ...