Hazard posed by Graco’s SnugRide

Graco Children’s Products Inc. said it was recalling more than 300,000 infant car seats because of a possible choking hazard.

The Exton, Pa.-based company said the recall affected stand-alone SnugRide seats manufactured from Aug. 1, 2006, to June 30. They were sold at mass merchandisers, specialty retail stores and department stores from August 2006 until last week.

Graco said the backing of the seat pad could pull away from the seams, exposing the pad filling and posing a potential choking hazard.

The recall does not affect SnugRide models sold as a travel system or those made before August 2006, because the design is different.

Replacement seat pads may be obtained by calling (800) 345-4109 Monday through Friday between 5 a.m. and 2 p.m. PST. For more information, go to www.gracobaby.com.