9999 COSCO TOURIVA Recalls (2)

Campaign:
00C007000 on 02/06/2000
Component:
Child seat
Manufactured:
04/30/1996 - 11/25/1997
Affected:
206,353
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, an adult may not be able to easily release the belt buckle.
Correction:
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)

Campaign:
07C012000 on 12/16/2007
Component:
Child seat:material/padding
Manufactured:
09/27/2004 - 09/19/2007
Affected:
500,950
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Dorel has not made a decision that these units contain a safety related defect, however dorel will provide a free repair kit.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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