Cosco Child Seat recall
Recalled May 5, 1986 · NHTSA recall 86C009000 · Cosco
Remedy
SEATS WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW UNITS USING A DIFFERENT PULL MECHANISM.
Units
178,440 units
Description
THE TOP OF THE METAL PULL/LOCK PIN WHICH HOLDS THE SHIELD IN PLACE, BREAKS OFF. THIS PREVENTS THE SHIELD FROM BEING RAISED IN ORDER TO REMOVE ITS OCCUPANT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE INABILITY TO RAISE THE SHIELD, WOULD MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO REMOVE A CHILD FROM THE SEAT IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY OR ANY OTHER SITUATION.
What to do
SEATS WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW UNITS USING A DIFFERENT PULL MECHANISM.
Product
Cosco 02-081A · Cosco 02-081B · Cosco 02-181A · Cosco 02-181B
Manufacturer(s)
COSCO, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →