Cosco Child Seat recall
Recalled July 1, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99C022000 · Cosco
Hazard
WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE INFANT COULD FALL TO THE GROUND AND SUFFER SERIOUS INJURIES.
Remedy
COSCO WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT THAT WILL MAKE THE HANDLE STRONGER.
Units
670,000 units
Description
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: INFANT CAR SEATS/CARRIERS WITH MANUFACTURE DATE CODES BETWEEN 030195 THROUGH 090997. THE ARRIVA MODEL NUMBERS ARE 02-665, 02-732, 02-756, 02-729, 02-733, 02-757, 02-731, AND 02-751. THE TURNABOUT MODEL NUMBERS ARE 02-667, 02-758, 02-759, 02-760, 02-761, 02-762, 02-763, 02-764, AND 02-765. WHEN USED AS AN INFANT CARRIER, THE HANDLE LOCKS ON EACH SIDE OF THE SEAT CAN UNEXPECTEDLY RELEASE, CAUSING THE SEAT TO FLIP FORWARD.
What to do
COSCO WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT THAT WILL MAKE THE HANDLE STRONGER.
Product
Cosco ARRIVA · Cosco TURNABOUT
Manufacturer(s)
COSCO, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →