9999 COSCO TURNABOUT Recall

Campaign:

99C022000 on 07/07/1999

Component:

Child seat:handle (infant)

Manufactured:

02/28/1995 - 09/08/1997

Affected:

670,000

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

When this happens, the infant could fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.

Correction:

Cosco will provide owners with a free repair kit that will make the handle stronger.

Notes:

Owner notification is expected to begin july 8, 1999.owners who do not receive the free repair kit within a reasonable time should contact cosco at 1-800-221-6736. 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 99e022000)

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