Cosco Turnabout Recalls

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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)