According to a report in the New York Times, manufacturer Graco Children’s Products (Graco) has agreed to pay the government $3 million in fines for delays in reporting complaints of seatbelt difficulties with its child car seats. Additionally, Graco must spend $7 million in five years unless it spends that amount on methods to improve child safety, including better procedures to identify problems and better programs to notify car seat owners of any safety problems that may arise.
If your child was injured while in a Graco car seat, contact Attorney Group for more information about your options. There is no cost or obligation in speaking with us, and if you have a case, we can connect you with an affiliated attorney who can help you seek compensation for your child’s injuries.
Graco Fined
The fine stems from an investigation conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In 2014, Graco recalled 6.1 million car seats following reports that the buckles could become stuck and risk a child’s life in an emergency. The Graco car seat recall was one of the largest of its kind in U.S. history.
U.S. law requires a manufacturer to report a safety issue and inform the NHTSA of a plan for recall within five days of the problem’s discovery. In 2005, the company was fined $4 million after it allegedly failed to inform the Consumer Product Safety Commission about product issues.
Have Questions About the Graco Recall?
If your child was injured while in a Graco car seat, contact the American Injury Attorney group to learn more. At no out-of-pocket cost to you, we can answer your questions. If you have a case, we can connect you with an affiliated attorney who can file a lawsuit on your behalf and assist you throughout the legal process.
