Cosco, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #99C022000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99C022000 by Cosco, Inc.. Includes 670,000 affected units, COSCO/INFANT CAR SEAT, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
Cosco will provide owners with a free repair kit that will make the handle stronger.