CPSC

Cosco Arriva and Turnabout infant car seats/carriers Recalled for Fall Hazard

Recalled infant car seat/carrier
Recalled infant car seat/carrier

Hazard

When the seat is used as a carrier, the plastic handle locks can unexpectedly break or release from the carrying position, causing the seat to unlatch or flip forward. When this happens, an infant can fall to the ground and suffer injuries.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Consumers should continue to use the Arriva and Turnabout as a car seat but should stop using it as a carrier immediately and contact Dorel Juvenile Group to receive a free repair kit.

Consumer Contact

Consumers should call Dorel at (800) 880-9435 between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by going to the firm's website at www.djgusa.com. Consumers with questions about the recall campaign can call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at (888) DASH-2- DOT (327-4236). Consumers also can call the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Hotline at (800) 638-2772 for more information.

Products

Cosco Arriva and Turnabout infant car seats/carriers

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

Juvenile product, mass merchandise, department stores and major discount stores nationwide sold the Arriva and Turnabout infant car seats/carriers, from Sept. 10, 1997 through December 2000, for between $30 and $60, when sold alone or $90 to $140, when sold with strollers. The recalled seats are no longer available for purchase.