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Graco recalls Turbobooster (16C004000)
Turbobooster
What to do now
Graco will notify registered owners and provide the missing printed instructions, free of charge.
Recall summary
Details below are from the official U.S. NHTSA recall notice.
Hazard
In the event of a vehicle crash, an unoccupied and unsecured child restraint may strike other occupants and cause injury.
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 began on June 8, 2016.
What to do
- Follow the official guidance
Read the official U.S. NHTSA notice. Stop using the product unless the notice says otherwise.
- Contact the manufacturer
Use the contact details in the official notice.
- Register your product
Register with the manufacturer so you hear about future recalls directly.
Product details
| Recall number | 16C004000 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Graco |
| Product | Turbobooster |
| Units affected | About 20,505 |
| Where sold | See the official notice |
| Recall date | April 25, 2016 |
| Category | Car seats |
| Source | U.S. NHTSA |
Models
- GRACO TURBOBOOSTER — model TURBOBOOSTER
Description
Graco Children's Products Inc. (Graco) is recalling certain Graco TurboBooster booster seats, models 1967886, 1963973, 1963974, 1963975, 1963976, and 1975173, manufactured between December 22, 2015, and April 5, 2016. The instructions for the booster seats are missing the information that the seats should be securely belted to the vehicle at all times, even if the seat is unoccupied. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
Injuries
Not listed by NHTSA.
Manufacturer contact
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
KidRecall is not an official or complete source of recall information. Always verify with the U.S. CPSC (cpsc.gov) or NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), and register your products with the manufacturer. High/Medium labels are KidRecall's own, based on the hazard wording.
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Source: U.S. NHTSA, recall #16C004000. Recall date: April 25, 2016. Last checked by KidRecall: Oct 16, 2026, 9:48 AM PDT.