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Product name Graco Snugride
Description Snugride infant car seats - Models that have the following numbers within the model number: 8402, 8412, 8442, 8442L, 8443, 8443L, 8444, 8444L, 8446, 8446L, 8447, 8447L, 8448, 8448L, 8457, 8458, 8459, 8601, 8463, 8464, 8470, 8471, 8478, and C844342. Graco has decided to expand this recall to include additional Snugride infant child restraints which have a manufactured date of March 7 or 8, 2003. The model numbers for the additional seats are 8402L03, 840301, 840302, 840303, 8442GMP, 8442LBLW, 8442LCYP, 8442LMAD, 8444LHAB, 8444LHIG, 8446LFKB, 8446LVIN, 8447LHAV, 8448LSAR, 8463AMB, 8463GMP, 8463JUN, 8463YL, 8464MAC, 8464MEL, 8602AMB, 8602JUN, 8602MAM, 8603MIC, 8603MLL,8605HUG, 8605KER, 8605PLT, 8607LAG, 8607NGS, 8608DIA, and 8609FOF. 
Problem Some of the seats may have missing hardware that is to attach the carrier to the base. If the hardware is missing, the carrier may not be securely attached to the base. In the event of a sudden stop or vehicle crash, the carrier may detach from the base, possibly resulting in serious injury or death. 
Distribution Various retailers nationwide 
Company Graco 866-473-0163 
Dates sold Manufactured between March 1, 2002 and March 6, 2003. The date of production and model number are located on a label on the child restraint system (child safety seat). 
Date posted 01/23/2009 
 

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