Car Seat Recall
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Dorel Juvenile Group is issuing a Voluntary Safety Recall for CoscoR, Eddie
BauerR, Safety 1stR, and Alpha branded convertible car seats manufactured
from November 2003 through December 2005. Internal evaluations have
determined that there is a potential for the harness adjustment strap to
loosen during use. While the possibility of loosening is rare, we feel that
it is important for consumers to replace the harness adjustment strap to
ensure that their child is restrained properly. No accidents or incidents
have been reported.
Affected Models:
CoscoR: Alpha OmegaR, Alpha Omega EliteT: 22150, 22155, 22180, 22269; Eddie
BauerR: 3-in-1, Deluxe 3-in-1, Deluxe Convertible: 22750, 22755, 22756,
22757, 22770, 22740; Safety 1stR: Alpha EliteT, Alpha OmegaR, Alpha Omega
EliteT, Alpha SportT, InteraT, EnspiraT: 22151, 22450, 22451, 22452, 22453,
22455, 22460, 22480, 22481
Contact Cosco for a repair kit.
cpsinfo@djgusa.com
Duffy & Shanley, Inc.
Dorel Juvenile Group USA
Annette Maggiacomo, 401-274-0001, ext. 432 Media Line 781.364.3164
amaggiacomo@duffyshanley.com
Dorel Juvenile Group Announces a Voluntary Safety Recall
Of Certain Convertible Child Restraint Systems
Columbus, IN August 30, 2007- Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) is issuing a
voluntary safety recall for certain CoscoR, Safety 1stR and Eddie BauerR
brand child restraint systems manufactured during November 2003 through
December 2005. Although no injuries have been reported, there is a potential
for the harness adjustment strap to loosen during use. If this were to
occur, the harness may be loose around the child, possibly increasing the
risk of injury in a crash. We feel that it is important to replace the
harness adjustment strap.
Model numbers affected are:
CoscoR: Alpha OmegaR, Alpha Omega EliteT: 22150, 22155, 22180, 22269; Eddie
BauerR: 3-in-1, Deluxe 3-in-1, Deluxe Convertible: 22740, 22750, 22755,
22756, 22757, 22770; Safety 1stR : Alpha EliteT, Alpha OmegaR, Alpha Omega
EliteT, Alpha SportT, InteraT, EnspiraT: 22151, 22450, 22451, 22452, 22453,
22455, 22460, 22480, 22481
The model number and date of manufacture may be found on a sticker located
on the side or back of the child restraint system.
DJG will contact all registered owners and provide them with information on
how to obtain a free repair kit to replace the harness adjustment strap.
Those consumers who have not registered their product should visit
www.djgusa.com or call 800-219-0509 to order a free repair kit. The affected
seats should not be returned to the retailer.
DJG encourages parents to obtain and install the repair kit as soon as
possible. Parents may continue to use the child restraint system as directed
in their instruction manual. Parents should be sure to adjust the harness
adjuster strap snugly each time they put their child in the child restraint
system. If there is any difficulty adjusting the harness adjustment strap,
or it does not remain tight, DJG suggests using a different child restraint
system until the repair kit has been installed.
To check for harness slippage:
(1) Fully tighten the harness, (2) pull on the harness straps without
pressing or lifting the harness adjustment lever. If movement occurs, the
harness is experiencing slippage.
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