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Dorel, Cosco Child Seat recall

Recalled August 8, 2003 · NHTSA recall 03C007000 · Dorel

Hazard
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy
NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS BEGAN NOVEMBER 14, 2003. DJG IS PROVIDING A FREE IN-HOME REPAIR KIT FOR THE OWNERS OF THESE SEATS. DOREL TOLL-FREE AT 866-611-3022. OWNER WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE REPAIR REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME, SCHOULD CONTACT DOREL TOO-FREE AT 866-611-3022.
Units
86,476 units

Description

ALPHA OMEGA AND EDDIE BAUER 3-IN-1 BRAND CHILD SEATS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 17, 2000, TO JANUARY 10, 2001, MODELS 02-331, 02-332, 02-531, 02-533, 02-537, AND 02-555. DURING DYNAMIC TESTING, THE TETHER WEBBING EXHIBITED CUTTING AND SEPARATION WHICH FAIL THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINTS SYSTEMS."

What to do

NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS BEGAN NOVEMBER 14, 2003. DJG IS PROVIDING A FREE IN-HOME REPAIR KIT FOR THE OWNERS OF THESE SEATS. DOREL TOLL-FREE AT 866-611-3022. OWNER WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE REPAIR REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME, SCHOULD CONTACT DOREL TOO-FREE AT 866-611-3022.

Product
Dorel ALPHA OMEGA · Dorel EDDIE BAUER 3-IN-1
Manufacturer(s)
Dorel Juvenile Group · COSCO, INC.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →