Walmart announces recall of infant car seats over safety risks; see details
Walmart announces recall of infant car seats over safety risks; see details
Walmart has announced a recall of thousands of infant car seats due to safety concerns, according to a notice posted on the company’s website. The affected products, manufactured by Graco Children’s Products, Inc., could pose serious risks to children in the event of a crash.
The recall involves over 5,000 car seats sold both in Walmart stores and online. According to a safety recall notice issued by the United States Department of Transportation, the issue lies with base-locking hooks, which "may allow the carrier to detach ‘under certain crash conditions,’ increasing the risk of injuries to children."
Details on Affected Products
The recall applies to specific models of Graco’s SnugRide Turn and Slide car seat, as well as one model of the Modes Nest Travel System with SnugRide Turn and Slide. The affected car seats were manufactured between December 1, 2025, and March 27, 2026.
The following models and their associated quantities are included in the recall:
- SnugRide Turn and Slide car seat
- Model number: 8DB00NIR
- Number of seats involved: 750
- SnugRide Turn and Slide car seat
- Model number: 8DB00SDA
- Number of seats involved: 264
- SnugRide Turn and Slide car seat
- Model number: 8DB00NR18DSP
- Number of seats involved: 10
- SnugRide Turn and Slide car seat
- Model number: 8DB00SDA2DSP
- Number of seats involved: 100
- SnugRide Turn and Slide car seat
- Model number: 8D00MUB
- Number of seats involved: 1,200
- Modes Nest Travel System with SnugRide Turn and Slide
- Model number: 7DP08NRI
- Number of seats involved: 50
- SnugRide Turn and Slide car seat
- Model number: 8DB49BCK
- Number of seats involved: 1,300
- SnugRide Turn and Slide car seat
- Model number: 8DB00NR18
- Number of seats involved: 282
- SnugRide Turn and Slide car seat
- Model number: 8DB00SDA2
- Number of seats involved: 1,170
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Next Steps for Affected Customers
Graco has committed to replacing the recalled car seats free of charge. Owners of the affected products are expected to receive notification letters in April 2026 with instructions on how to proceed. Concerned customers can contact Graco’s customer service line at 1-800-345-4109 for additional support.
If you own one of these seats, it is advised to check the product’s model number and manufacturing date to verify whether it is included in the recall. Ensuring the safety of children is paramount, and this recall is an important step in addressing the identified safety risks.