Recall 04C004000: Child Seat

NHTSA recall 04C004000 · announced December 7, 2004 · Cosco · 1,626 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

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 recall notice →

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.