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Dorel Juvenile Group — DOREL/COSCO/CARRY HANDLE BREAKS
Check whether your vehicle is affected and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions — the repair is free.
What’s wrong
THE INFANT CAN SUFFER SERIOUS INJURIES.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Serious injuries are a stated risk.
What to do
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.
Who to contact: 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- 1275122
- Recall date
- June 2, 2003
- 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 — DOREL/COSCO/CARRY HANDLE BREAKS”
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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