COSCO TOURIVA CAR SEAT RECALL - #00C007000
RECALL FOR CHILD SEAT
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Car Seat |
COSCO TOURIVA |
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| Manufacturer |
COSCO, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/1996 - 11/26/1997 |
| Recalled on |
2/7/2000 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
4/27/2000 |
| # Affected |
206,353 |
| Recalled for |
CHILD SEAT |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN ADULT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO EASILY RELEASE THE BELT BUCKLE. |
| Corrective action |
CONSUMERS WILL BE SENT A FREE REMEDY KIT ALONG WITH INSTALLMENT INSTRUCTIONS. |
| Notes |
COSCO BEGAN OWNER NOTIFICATION APRIL 27, 2000.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY KIT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT COSCO AT1-800-221-6736. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 00E007000) |
| See also |
COSCO TOURIVA Recall for CHILD SEAT, MATERIAL/PADDING
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