Dorel Juvenile Group | NHTSA Recall #03C004000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03C004000 by Dorel Juvenile Group. Includes 1,275,122 affected units, DOREL/COSCO/CARRY HANDLE BREAKS, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Cosco arriva and turnabout infant car seats/carriers manufactured between september 10, 1997, and january 31, 2000, including seats sold as part of a stroller combination. 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.

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. Owner notification began june 25, 2003. owners who do not receive the free repair kit within a reasonable time should contact dorel at 1-800-880-9435.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03C004000

Manufacturer: Dorel Juvenile Group

Report Received Date: 2003-06-02T00:00:00

Subject: Dorel/cosco/carry handle breaks

Component: Child Seat

Potentially Affected Units: 1,275,122

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Child Seat

Defect Summary: Cosco arriva and turnabout infant car seats/carriers manufactured between september 10, 1997, and january 31, 2000, including seats sold as part of a stroller combination. 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.

Consequence Summary: The infant can suffer 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. Owner notification began june 25, 2003. owners who do not receive the free repair kit within a reasonable time should contact dorel at 1-800-880-9435.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-ksp3.k538-44mi

NHTSA ID: 03C004000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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