Cosco car seat recalls

NHTSA's child-seat recall record contains 21 recalls that officially name Cosco — the most recent reported 2009-12-17. Filed by Dorel Juvenile Group, COSCO, INC..

Source: NHTSA · retrieved 2026-07-16

What each recall says

2009-12-17 — HANDLE DETACHMENT

DOREL JUVENILE GROUP (DJG) IS RECALLING CERTAIN COSCO, DISNEY, SAFETY 1ST, AND EDDIE BAUER REAR-FACING INFANT CHILD RESTRAINTS, MODEL NOS. 22-057 CLN, 22-057 DBY, 22-057 HRT, 22-057 LPH, 22-085 DWA, 22-085 LYN, 22-095 RBK, 22-300 CSF, 22-300 FZN, 22-300 JJV, 22-300 OSF, 22-300 THD, 22-300 TWD, 22-305 NAB, 22-305 PPH, 22-322 HRR, 22-322 KDL, 22-322 LXI, 22-322 MAI, 22-322 PTK, 22-322 OLY, 22-322 PRS, 22-325 COB, 22-325 PAC, 22-355 LBF, 22-355 PWK, 22-380 LGA, 22-380 MSA, 22-627 AWF, 22-627 CGT, 22-627 FRK, 22-627 SNW, 22-627 WAV, 22-627 WPR, 22-627KGS, AND 22-655 BYTE, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 6, 2008 THROUGH APRIL 6, 2009. THE HANDLE SCREWS USED TO CONNECT THE HANDLE TO THE SHELL CAN BACK OUT, AND IF NOT NOTICED BY THE CARE GIVER, LEAD TO FULL OR PARTIAL HANDLE DETACHMENT.

Risk: IF THIS OCCURS, THE RESTRAINT CAN FALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Remedy: DJG WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DJG AT 1-866-762-3316.

Official NHTSA notice 09C010000 →

2007-12-17 — ELASTIC STRAP FASTENER

CERTAIN COSCO TOURIVA CONVERTIBLE CHILD RESTRAINTS, MODELS 22100TTD, 22100FSN, 22100TIP, 22111FSM, AND 22130WAL, AND COSCO REGAL RIDE, MODEL 22139MON, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 28, 2004, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20, 2007. MODELS 22100FSM AND 22111FSM WERE ALSO SOLD AS TWO PACKS WITH MODEL 93100FSM AND 93111FSM. THE OUTSIDE PACKAGING WOULD HAVE THE 93 NUMBER HOWEVER THE INDIVIDUAL UNITS ARE MARKED WITH THE 22.

Risk: THE ELASTIC STRAPS THAT SECURE THE PAD TO THE SHELL CAN COME LOOSE AND BE ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILD. THE CHILD COULD THEN LOOP THE ELASTIC STRAP AROUND PORTIONS OF HIS OR HER BODY POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY.

Remedy: DOREL WILL NOTIFY REGISTERED OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REPAIR KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DOREL AT 1-888-698-6681, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 8AM TO 4:30PM EST OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.DJGUSA.COM.

Official NHTSA notice 07C012000 →

2007-08-30 — SLIPPAGE OF THE HARNESS ADJUSTMENT STRAP

CERTAIN DOREL JUVENILE GROUP (DJG) COSCO: ALPHA OMEGA, ALPHA OMEGA ELITE, MODELS 22150, 22155, 22180, 22269; EDDIE BAUER: 3-IN-1, DELUXE 3-IN-1, DELUXE CONVERTIBLE, MODELS 22450, 22451, 22452, 22453, 22740, 22750, 22755, 22756, 22757, 22770; SAFETY 1ST: ALPHA ELITE, ALPHA OMEGA, ALPHA OMEGA ELITE, INTERA, ENSPIRA, MODELS 22151, 22450, 22451, 22452, 22453, 22455, 22460, 22470, 22480, 22740, 22481, CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS MANUFACTURED DURING NOVEMBER 2003 THROUGH DECEMBER 2005. THE HARNESS ADJUSTMENT STRAP CAN LOOSEN WHILE IN USE.

Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy: DJG WILL NOTIFY ALL REGISTERED OWNERS AND OFFER THEM A FREE REPAIR KIT TO REPLACE THE HARNESS ADJUSTMENT STRAP. OWNERS WHO HAVE NOT REGISTERED THEIR CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM SHOULD VISIT DJG'S WEBSITE AT WWW.DJGUSA.COM OR CALL TOLL-FREE AT 800-219-0509. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2007.

Official NHTSA notice 07C007000 →

2005-04-18 — HARNESS LOOSENS

CERTAIN DJG DESIGNER 22 REAR-FACING ONLY INFANT CHILD RESTRAINTS, MODELS: EDDIE BAUER, SAFETY 1ST , AND COSCO, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 19, 2003, AND OCTOBER 20, 2004. IF THE HARNESS IS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, THE INFANT SEAT CAN EXPERIENCE WEB MOVEMENT OR WEB CREEP. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THE GB1B LINE CODE LOCATED NEXT TO THE MODEL NUMBER ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT INDICATES THE UNIT WAS MANUFACTURED BY GOOD BABY PRODUCTS AND IS THE ONLY LINE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. ANY LINE CODE OTHER THAN GB1B, SUCH AS DE1B, IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.

Risk: IF WEB CREEP WERE TO OCCUR, IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE CHILD COULD MOVE TOO FAR FORWARD, POSSIBLY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy: DJG WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FREE IN-HOME REMEDY KIT CONSISTING OF TWO CLIPS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DJG AT 800-881-0570.

Official NHTSA notice 05C003000 →

2004-12-07 — DJG/REARFACING INFANT SEAT/FMVSS 213/BACK SUPPORT

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.

Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy: 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.

Official NHTSA notice 04C004000 →

2003-06-02 — DOREL/COSCO/CARRY HANDLE BREAKS

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.

Risk: THE INFANT CAN SUFFER SERIOUS INJURIES.

Remedy: 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.

Official NHTSA notice 03C004000 →

2002-05-08 — COSCO/INFANT CHILD SEAT/CARRY HANDLE

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: SAFETY 1ST OR BEATRIX POTTER DESIGNER 22 INFANT CAR SEAT/CARRIER, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 3 AND FEBRUARY 13, 2002, MODELS 02-621 SAL, 02-620 AZY, 02-620 BEA. WHEN USED AS A CARRIER, THE HANDLE MAY SLIP FROM ONE POSITION TO ANOTHER, CAUSING THE SEAT TO FALL FORWARD.

Risk: IF THE CHILD IS NOT PROPERLY BUCKLED INTO THE SEAT, THE CHILD CAN FALL OUT IF THE CARRIER, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.

Remedy: DOREL JUVENILE GROUP WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2002. OWNERS DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DJG AT 800-536-1090.

Official NHTSA notice 02C027000 →

2000-02-04 — COSCO\FMVSS 213 BUCKLE RELEASE

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: COSCO TOURIVA CONVERTIBLE SAFE T SHIELD (FULL WRAP FABRIC COVER) MODEL 02-084, TOURIVA CONVERTIBLE SAFE T SHIELD (PARTIAL WRAP FABRIC COVER) MODEL 02-094, TOURIVA CONVERTIBLE SAFE T SHIELD (FULL WRAP FABRIC COVER WITH PILLOW) MODEL 02-096, TOURIVA CONVERTIBLE SAFE T SHIELD (PARTIAL WRAP VINYL COVER) MODEL 02404, TOURIVA CONVERTIBLE SAFE T SHIELD (PARTIAL WRAP FABRIC COVER) MODEL 02-821, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 1, 1996 THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 1997. THESE SEATS FAIL TO FULLY COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS." THE BUCKLE RELEASE FORCE EXCEEDS THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN ADULT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO EASILY RELEASE THE BELT BUCKLE.

Remedy: CONSUMERS WILL BE SENT A FREE REMEDY KIT ALONG WITH INSTALLMENT INSTRUCTIONS.

Official NHTSA notice 00C007000 →

2000-02-04 — COSCO\AIR BAG WARNING LABEL

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: COSCO 02-729-TED ARRIVA INFANT CHILD RESTRAINTS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 31 THROUGH APRIL 7, 1999. SOME OF THESE UNITS WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS."

Risk: THE CHILD RESTRAINT COULD POSSIBLY BE PLACED IN AN INCORRECT SEATING POSITION.

Remedy: MANUFACTURER WILL MAIL CORRECTED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

Official NHTSA notice 00C008000 →

1999-07-01 — COSCO/INFANT CAR SEAT

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.

Risk: WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE INFANT COULD FALL TO THE GROUND AND SUFFER SERIOUS INJURIES.

Remedy: COSCO WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT THAT WILL MAKE THE HANDLE STRONGER.

Official NHTSA notice 99C022000 →

1997-09-09 — COSCO/FMVSS 213

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: TOURIVA 5-POINT (MODELS, 02-514-BWE, 02-584-OXF, AND 02-518-NDF) AND TOURIVA OVERHEAD SHIELD (MODELS, 02-014-EMF, 02-014-GDM, AND 02-015-PLD) CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS. WHEN THESE SEATS WERE TESTED DYNAMICALLY PER THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS," STRUCTURAL FAILURE OCURED IN THE BELT PATH AREA OF THE SHELL IN THE FORWARD FACING RECLINDED MODEL ONLY.

Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS AND IF THEIR SEAT IS INVOLVED, OWNERS WILL BE SENT A FREE REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

Official NHTSA notice 97C030000 →

1997-03-26 — COSCO/INFANT CHILD SEAT

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: ARRIVA INFANT SEAT, MODEL NUMBER 02-751, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 1, 1995 THROUGH MAY 31, 1995. SEPARATION OF THE BUCKLE LATCH RELEASE BUTTON AND SPRING FROM THE LATCH RELEASE HOUSING ASSEMBLY.

Risk: THE SEAT WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE AS THE USER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REINSERT THE SPRING AND RED LATCH RELEASE BUTTON PROPERLY INTO THE HOUSING.

Remedy: COSCO WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE LATCH RELEASE ASSEMBLY.

Official NHTSA notice 97C008000 →

9 older Cosco recalls are in the table above — open any NHTSA ID for its full notice.

FAQ

Have Cosco car seats been recalled?
NHTSA's child-seat recall record contains 21 recalls that officially name Cosco, the most recent reported 2009-12-17 (09C010000: HANDLE DETACHMENT). This is a display of NHTSA's record, not a safety verdict — and it is not a certification that any Cosco seat is recall-free. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your model and date of manufacture.

Which company files Cosco recalls?
Dorel Juvenile Group; COSCO, INC.. Searching NHTSA by brand alone can miss a recall when the filing company's name differs from the brand — search your model name too.

My Cosco seat is on this list — what do I do?
A recall names specific models and manufacture-date ranges, so it may not cover your unit. Open the NHTSA notice linked on this page, check your seat's label (model number + date of manufacture), and follow the manufacturer's remedy — recall remedies are free.

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