Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling more than 54,000 Cosco child restraint harnesses because they fail to conform to federal safety standards. The UV stabilizer used in the webbing may not adequately protect it from deterioration by ultraviolet rays, federal highway safety officials said.The recalled models are:
Brand Name / Model or Model No.: Production Dates:
COSCO / HI BACK 02442CNG MAR 15, 2002 - AUG 01, 2002
COSCO / HI BACK 02442DNP MAR 15, 2002 - AUG 01, 2002
COSCO / HI BACK 02442JUB MAR 15, 2002 - AUG 01, 2002
COSCO / HI BACK 02443PRI MAR 15, 2002 - AUG 01, 2002
COSCO / HI BACK 02448BNG MAR 15, 2002 - AUG 01, 2002
COSCO / HI BACK 02848BNG MAR 15, 2002 - AUG 01, 2002
COSCO / HI BACK 93443PRI MAR 15, 2002 - AUG 01, 2002
COSCO / HI BACK 93514FSM MAR 15, 2002 - AUG 01, 2002
COSCO / TOURIVA 02519OXF MAR 15, 2002 - AUG 01, 2002
COSCO / TOURIVA 02524AAR MAR 15, 2002 - AUG 01, 2002
COSCO / TOURIVA 22100TTD MAR 15, 2002 - AUG 01, 2002
COSCO / TOURIVA 93446FSM MAR 15, 2002 - AUG 01, 2002
COSCO / TOURIVA 93504BHO MAR 15, 2002 - AUG 01, 2002
Dorel had argued that the risk of injury to infants was inconsequential but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) denied the company's petition.
Dorel will notify registered owners and provide free webbing replacement kits for the harnesses when the recall begins in February 2010.
Dorel has also agreed to recall certain child restraint systems manufactured in 2000 and 2001 because the tether webbing fails to conform to abrasion requirements.
Owners may call Dorel at 1-866-690-2539.
Consumers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or at www.safercar.gov.
