Production Dates: December 1, 2003, to April 28, 2004
Noncompliance: These seats fail to meet the 70 degree maximum back support angle requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems." In the event of a vehicle crash, the child may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) will mail a warning label instructing the owner not to use the child restraint in the rear facing position. In addition, customers who desire a rear-facing child restraint will be provided, at no charge, a DJG TLC Model 93-000-FSM. For additional information concerning this recall, customers can contact DJG at 866-611-3022.
NHTSA No.: 04C004000Model(s): High Rise child restraints, Models 22-297, 22-298, 22-299, and 93-299
Production Dates: October 1, 2003, through October 31, 2003
Defect: With an affixed label on the seat, DJG intended to recommend that the forward-facing mode should be used for children "over 1 year of age." However, the label was misprinted to recommend that the forward-facing mode be used for children "under 1 year of age." If the consumer were to follow the erroneous instructions, the seat may not adequately restrain the child in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in injuries to the child.
Corrective Action: Dorel Juvenile Group will mail a corrected label along with repair instructions to registered owners free of charge. Customers who have not registered their child seat should contact DJG toll-free at (866) 611-3022 to obtain the free repair kit.
NHTSA No.: 03C010000Model(s): Alpha Omega and Eddie Bauer 3-in-1 child restraints, Models 02-331, 02-332, 02-531, 02-533, 02-537, and 02-555 Production Dates: November 17, 2000, and January 10, 2001
Noncompliance: The tether webbing could be cut and separate in a crash, which constitutes a failure to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems." In the event of a crash, the child may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Dorel Juvenile Group will mail a free in-home repair kit along with repair instructions to registered owners. Nonregistered owners of these seats are advised to check the manufacturing date and model number to determine if their seat is affected by the recall. If so, owners should contact Dorel by visiting their website at www.coscojuvenile.com, click on "Safety Notices" or call Dorel's toll-free number (866-611-3022) to receive a free repair kit. Until the repair kit is installed, owners are instructed to continue to use the seat as directed.
NHTSA No.: 03C007000Models: Arriva Model Nos. 02-665, 02-727, 02-728, 02-729, 02-731, 02-732, 02-733, 02-750, 02-751, 02-755, 02-757, 02-774 and Turnabout Model Nos. 02-753, 02-756, 02-758, 02-759, 02-760, 02-761, 02-761, 02-762, 02-763, 02-764, 02-765, 02-770, 02-771, 02-772.
Production Dates: September 1997 - January 2000
Defect: When used as an infant carrier, the handle locks on each side of the seat can unexpectedly release, causing the seat and infant to flip forward which could result in serious injuries.
Corrective Action: Dorel Juvenile Group will notify registered owners about this recall. All owners are advised to check the manufacturing date and model number to determine if their seat is affected by the recall. If so, owners should contact Dorel by visiting their website at www.djgusa.com, click on "consumer services" or calling Dorel's toll-free number (800-880-9435) to receive a free repair kit. Until the repair kit is installed, owners are instructed not to carry the seat by its handle.
NHTSA No.: 03C-004NOTE: THIS ACTION IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN AND IS NOT BEING CONDUCTED UNDER THE SAFETY ACT.
Models: Safety 1st and Beatrix Potter Designer 22, Model Nos. 02-621 SAL, 02-620 AZY, 02-620 BEA
Production Dates: January 3 through February 13, 2002.
Defect: When used as a carrier, the handle may slip from one position to another, causing the seat to fall forward. If the child is not properly buckled into the seat, the child can fall out if the carrier, possibly resulting in injuries.
Corrective Action: Dorel Juvenile Group will notify its customers and provide a repair kit along with installation instruction free of charge. Owners who do not receive the repair kit within a reasonable time should contact DJG at 800-536-1090.
NHTSA Recall No.: 02C027000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 02E-027)Models: Arriva -02-729-TED infant child restraints.
Production Dates: March 31 through April 7, 1999
Noncompliance: Some of these units were produced without an air bag warning label. This does not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
Corrective Action: Consumers will be mail an air bag warning label and placement instructions.
NHTSA No.: 00C008000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 00E-008)Models: Touriva Convertible Safe-T- Shield (full wrap fabric cover) Model 02-084, Touriva Convertible Safe-T-Shield (partial wrap fabric cover) Model 02-094, Touriva Convertible Safe-T- Shield (full wrap fabric cover with pillow) Model 02-096, Touriva Convertible Safe-T-Shield (partial wrap vinyl cover) Model 02-404, Touriva Convertible Safe-T-Shield (partial wrap fabric cover) Model 02-821.
Production Dates: May 1, 1996 through November 26, 1997
Noncompliance: These seats fail to fully comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, “Child Restraint Systems.” The buckle release force exceeds the regulation.
Corrective Action: Cosco will send a remedy kit consisting of a new buckle assembly, the screws required, and detailed installation instructions.
NHTSA No.: 00C007000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 00E-007)
