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Dorel Juvenile Group — DJG/REARFACING INFANT SEAT/FMVSS 213/BACK SUPPORT
Check whether your vehicle is affected and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions — the repair is free.
What’s wrong
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fails the federal child-restraint safety standard.
What to do
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. THE RECALL BEGAN FEBRUARY 1, 2005. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DJG AT 866-611-3022.
Who to contact: 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. THE RECALL BEGAN FEBRUARY 1, 2005. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DJG AT 866-611-3022.
The product
CERTAIN COSCO DREAMRIDE, MODEL 22-001-FSM, REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 1, 2003, AND APRIL 28, 2004. THESE SEATS FAIL TO MEET THE 70 DEGREE MAXIMUM BACK SUPPORT ANGLE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.
Details
- Units affected
- 1626
- Recall date
- December 7, 2004
- Brand
- Dorel Juvenile Group
The official notice
This recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Dorel Juvenile Group — DJG/REARFACING INFANT SEAT/FMVSS 213/BACK SUPPORT”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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