Updated 2026-10-15

Is Graco a good brand?

Reliable

No CPSC recalls in the last 36 months.

Graco, founded in 1926 and based in Minneapolis, makes car seats, strollers and feeding gear that Amazon owners rate highly. The CPSC lists 35 Graco recalls over its long history, none in the last three years; most recalled products were made in China.

Recall counts are not adjusted for sales volume. How the verdict works

Recalls in 3 years

0

Safety record: Clean. Source: CPSC.

Owner satisfaction

High

From ratings of 20 most-rated products on Amazon.

Trustpilot

Too few reviews

3 reviews, not enough to rate. See on Trustpilot

What owners say about Graco

Verbatim quotes. Trustpilot quotes are the newest positive and negative reviews; they rate the brand's own store and service.

Hello! I'm due with my first baby in December and am looking for some help. I was pretty set on the Graco Modes Nest travel system until yesterday. Mostly, ...
r/Buyingforbaby
Good morning! My husband and I went stroller shopping and have landed on three different ones: • Graco Modes Travel System • UppaBaby Vista V2 • ...
r/BabyBumpsCanada
Looking for advice on infant car seats! I’ve been planning on getting the Graco SnugRide SnugFit DLX infant car seat because it has great reviews ...
r/NewParents
graco will sell you defective products through retailers and make it impossible to claim warranty and tell you its user error even after explaining hours of trouble shooting a leak in hose
1 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-04-06
What a waist of money! I bought the GX FF airless sprayer for £1160 spend another £300 on paint just trying to adjust the spray pattern and at the end I f...up the job big time which cost me another £3000 If you are looking for a professional finish with a low cost stay away from this machine They will say maybe you have the wrong tip £48 and trust me it was not the wrong one as I was using…
1 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2025-02-01

Graco recalls

  1. 2020
  2. 2020-12-16Inclined sleeper accessory included with the Graco Pack 'n Play Day2Dream Playard with Bedside Sleeper, Graco Pack 'n Play Nuzzle Nest Playard, Graco Pack 'n Play Everest Playard and Graco Pack 'n Play Rock 'n Grow Playard. Infant fatalities have been reported with other manufacturers' inclined sleep products, after infants rolled from their back to their stomach or side while… Incidents: None reported. About 51,000 units. Remedy: Refund. CPSC notice
  3. 2020-01-29Graco Little Lounger Rocking Seat. Infant fatalities have been reported with other manufacturers' inclined sleep products, after infants rolled from their back to their stomach or side, or under… Incidents: None reported. About 111,000 units have been sold in the United States and about 1,800 in Mexico units. Remedy: Refund. CPSC notice
  4. 2018
  5. 2018-03-01Graco Table2Table 6-in-1 Highchairs. The highchair's rear legs can pivot out of position making the chair unstable and posing a fall hazard to a child in the highchair. Incidents: Graco has received 38 reports of the rear leg pivoting out of position, including five injuries to children who got bumps and bruises when their highchair fell… About 36,000 (In addition, 3,200 were sold in Canada) units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
  6. 2014
  7. 2014-11-20Strollers. The folding hinge on the sides of the stroller can pinch a child's finger, posing a laceration or amputation hazard. Incidents: Graco has received 11 reports of finger injuries including six reports of fingertip amputation, four reports of partial-fingertip amputation and one finger… About 4.7 million in United States, about 202,000 in Canada, and about 10,300 in Mexico units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
  8. 2012
  9. 2012-11-08Chairs, Stools & Benches. The base of the glider rocker can crack or break, posing a fall hazard. Incidents: CPSC and the firm have received 26 reports of the Avalon glider rockers breaking. About 33,000 Avalon rockers and 5,600 CNS Box 2 / Katelyn glider rockers units. Remedy: Replace. CPSC notice
  10. 2012-10-09High Chairs. The high chair's seat can loosen or detach from the base, posing a fall hazard to the child. Incidents: Graco has received 58 reports of the high chairs' seats loosening or detaching from the base. About 86,000 in the United States and 3,400 in Canada units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
  11. 2010
  12. 2010-10-20Strollers & Accessories. An infant can pass through the opening between the stroller tray and seat bottom, but his/her head and neck can become entrapped by the tray. Incidents: CPSC and Graco have received four reports of infant strangulations that occurred in these strollers between 2003 and 2005. About 2 million units. CPSC notice
  13. 2010-04-29Cribs. The drop side hardware can break or fail, allowing the drop side to detach from the crib. Incidents: CPSC and LaJobi have received a total of 99 reports of drop side incidents, including hardware breakage and drop side detachment. About 217,000 units. CPSC notice
  14. 2010-03-18High Chairs. The screws holding the front legs of the high chair can loosen and fall out and/or the plastic bracket on the rear legs can crack causing the high chair to… Incidents: Graco has received 464 reports of screws loosening/falling out and/or plastic brackets cracking causing the high chair to tip over unexpectedly. About 1.2 million units. CPSC notice
  15. 2010-01-20Strollers & Accessories. The hinges on the stroller's canopy pose a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is opening or closing the canopy. Incidents: Graco has received seven reports of children placing their fingers in the stroller's canopy hinge mechanism while the canopy was being opened or closed,… About 1.5 million units. CPSC notice
  16. 2009
  17. 2009-08-06Bouncers/Jumpers. The recalled doorway jumpers include detachable toys that are attached to the jumper straps with strips of hook and loop fabric. Incidents: The company has received one report of a child removing the fabric strip and placing it in his/her mouth. About 2,400 units. CPSC notice
  18. 2007
  19. 2007-05-02Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets. The plastic covering on the soft block towers can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants. Incidents: Graco has received 137 reports of infants mouthing and chewing pieces of the plastic film covering, some of whom required medical attention. About 40,000 units. CPSC notice
  20. 2007-01-18High Chairs. The highchair can collapse if it is not fully opened and locked into place from the storage position prior to use. Incidents: The firm has received 18 reports of the highchair collapsing. About 100,000 units. CPSC notice
  21. 2005
  22. 2005-12-21Cribs. The screws on the wooden mattress support can come loose, allowing a portion of the mattress to fall, posing a suffocation hazard to young children. Incidents: Simplicity Inc. About 104,000 units. CPSC notice
  23. 2005-07-07Strollers & Accessories. These strollers can fail to latch properly and unexpectedly collapse while in use. Incidents: For the Duo Tandem strollers, Graco has received reports of 306 collapses, causing 230 reported injuries, including a broken arm, and a cut to a child… About 1 million Duo Tandem and about 143,000 MetroLite strollers units. CPSC notice
  24. 2005-03-22Beds/Cots. A child's arm, leg or foot can become entrapped between the slats in the guard rails or footboard. Incidents: Graco has received reports of 77 entrapments. About 1.2 Million units. CPSC notice
  25. 2004
  26. 2004-07-13Swings (Baby/Cradle). The swing's carrying handle can fail to stay in place properly and drop or be pushed down, hitting a child in the head. Incidents: Graco has received about 28 reports of incidents involving the handle falling down on young children; in addition, Graco has received 100 reports of children… 140,000 units. CPSC notice
  27. 2004-01-14Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed. The blue antennae on the Bumble Bee toy can break, posing a choking hazard to young children. Incidents: Graco has received 26 reports of the antennae breaking off of the Bumble Bee toys, including five reports of children who started to choke on the broken… About 398,000 units. CPSC notice
  28. 2003
  29. 2003-09-24Play Yards. When children are placed in these portable play yards. Incidents: The commission and Graco are aware of the death of a 13-month-old girl, who strangled when her neck became trapped between the Pack 'n Play rail and the raised… About 538,000 units. CPSC notice
  30. 2002
  31. 2002-06-12Baby Walkers/Stationary Entertainers. The toy track can break, presenting a cut or pinch hazard, and exposed small parts pose a choking hazard to young children. Incidents: Graco has received 11 reports of the toy tracks breaking. About 152,000 units. CPSC notice
  32. 2002-02-21Toy Miscellaneous. The Snack and Activity Trays are sold with detached suction cups that the consumer installs. Incidents: Graco has not received any reports of injury from the suction cups detaching. About 8,900 units. CPSC notice
  33. 2001
  34. 2001-02-21Baby Seats (Non-Bath). The chair's legs can come out, causing the chair to fall to the ground. Incidents: Graco has received 108 reports of the highchair legs coming out of the seat, including 105 injuries. About 860,000 units. CPSC notice
  35. 2000
  36. 2000-06-14Baby Walkers/Stationary Entertainers. These walkers can collapse unexpectedly during use and injure infants. Incidents: Graco has received 27 reports of these walkers collapsing. About 31,000 units. CPSC notice
  37. 2000-04-13Swings (Baby/Cradle). The restraint systems on the older swings consist of a waist belt only and a hinged or removable tray, which serves as a restraint. Incidents: There have been six deaths. About 7 million units. CPSC notice
  38. 1999
  39. 1999-08-27Bathtime Toy Netting products. Choking Incidents: not stated CPSC notice
  40. 1998
  41. 1998-11-24Bilt-Rite playpens. Strangulation Incidents: not stated CPSC notice
  42. 1998-09-28Baby Walkers/Stationary Entertainers. Choking Incidents: not stated CPSC notice
  43. 1997
  44. 1997-12-19Swings (Baby/Cradle). Fall Incidents: not stated CPSC notice
  45. 1997-05-19Baby Walkers/Stationary Entertainers. Laceration Incidents: not stated CPSC notice
  46. 1996
  47. 1996-10-30Graco traditional style childrens' playards. Entanglement Incidents: not stated CPSC notice
  48. 1993
  49. 1993-12-17Convert-a-Cradle Swings. Fall Incidents: not stated CPSC notice
  50. 1992
  51. 1992-02-24Swings (Baby/Cradle). Suffocation Incidents: not stated CPSC notice
  52. 1991
  53. 1991-12-20Baby Walkers/Stationary Entertainers. Incidents: not stated CPSC notice
  54. 1990
  55. 1990-10-09Graco Brougham strollers. Amputation Incidents: not stated CPSC notice
  56. 1983
  57. 1983-05-23Strollers & Accessories. Incidents: not stated CPSC notice

Marked items are within the last 36 months and count in the verdict.

Product-related lawsuits

No product liability or consumer fraud cases naming Graco found in federal court records.

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Graco product lines on Amazon

Product lineProductsOwner ratings
Car Seats & Accessories7Highly rated
Strollers & Accessories5Highly rated
Feeding2Highly rated
Paint, Wall Treatments & Supplies3Highly rated
Nursery2Highly rated
Activity & Entertainment1Highly rated

Amazon data checked 2026-10-15. source

Graco customer service and warranty

We have not verified Graco's warranty and support contacts yet.

Who makes Graco

Country
United States source
Founded
1926 source
Headquarters
Minneapolis source
Trademark (USPTO)
Graco Children's Products Inc. (DELAWARE, USA); first registered 1975 source
Made in (recalled products)
China (16 of 20 recalls), United States (4 of 20 recalls), Vietnam (2 of 20 recalls)

FAQ

Is Graco a good brand?

Reliable. No CPSC recalls in the last 36 months. Owner satisfaction on Amazon: High.

How many recalls has Graco had in the last 3 years?

0 recalls in the last 36 months, according to the CPSC.

Who owns the Graco trademark?

USPTO lists Graco Children's Products Inc. (DELAWARE, USA) as the owner of the Graco trademark, first registered 1975.

Where is Graco based?

Minneapolis.

When was Graco founded?

1926.

Where is Graco from?

Graco is a company from United States, headquartered in Minneapolis.

Where are Graco products made?

Recalled Graco products listed by the CPSC were made in China (16 of 20 recalls), United States (4 of 20 recalls), Vietnam (2 of 20 recalls).

Has Graco had product recalls?

Yes. The CPSC lists 35 recalls for Graco. The most recent, on 2020-12-16: Graco Recalls Inclined Sleeper Accessory Included with Four Models of Playards to Prevent Risk of Suffocation.

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