Cosco Arriva Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 00C008000
Manufacturer: COSCO, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: March 31st, 1999
Manufactured End Date: April 7th, 1999
Date of Owner Notification: April 27th, 2000

Defect Summary:
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."

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

Corrective Summary:
MANUFACTURER WILL MAIL CORRECTED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN 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 00E008000)

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 99C022000
Manufacturer: COSCO, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: March 1st, 1995
Manufactured End Date: September 9th, 1997
Date of Owner Notification: July 8th, 1999

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

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

Recall 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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NHTSA Campaign Number: 97C008000
Manufacturer: COSCO, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: March 1st, 1995
Manufactured End Date: May 31st, 1995
Date of Owner Notification: April 21st, 1997

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
COSCO WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE LATCH RELEASE ASSEMBLY.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN DURING APRIL 1997.NOTE:OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LATCH RELEASE ASSEMBLY AND INSTRUCTIONS 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 1-800-424-9393.( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 97E008000)