CPSC recall · Reported June 25, 2003
CPSC, NHTSA, and Dorel Juvenile Group Inc. Announce Extended Recall of Infant Car Seats/Carriers
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 h…
Dorel Juvenile Group Inc., of Columbus, Ind. recalled The recalled car seats/carriers were sold under the Cosco Arriva and Turnabout brand name….
CPSC, NHTSA, and Dorel Juvenile Group Inc. Announce Extended Recall of Infant Car Seats/C… was recalled by Dorel Juvenile Group Inc., of Columbus, Ind. in June 25, 2003. Reason: When the seat is used as a carrier, the plastic handle locks can unexpectedly break or release from the carry…. Remedy: Consumers should continue to use the Arriva and Turnabout as a car seat but should stop u…. Verify recall #03148 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Dorel Juvenile Group Inc., of Columbus, Ind. issued this CPSC recall-When the seat is used as a carrier, the plastic handle locks can unexpectedly break or release from the carry….
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- June 25, 2003
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03148 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recalled car seats/carriers were sold under the Cosco Arriva and Turnabout brand names and were manufactured by Dorel Juvenile Group in the U.S. The car seat/carriers have the following model numbers: ARRIVA 02-665 02-727 02-728 02-729 02-731 02-732 02-733 02-750 02-751 02-755 02-757 02-774 TURNABOUT 02-753 02-756 02-758 02-759 02-760 02-761 02-762 02-763 02-764 02-765 02-770 02-771 02-772 The model number and manufacture date are located on the instruction and warning label on the side of the car seat/carrier. The recalled seats were manufactured on or before Jan. 31, 2000.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03148 |
| Date reported | June 25, 2003 |
| Date initiated | June 25, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Dorel Juvenile Group Inc., of Columbus, Ind. |
| Affected scope | 1.2 million |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should continue to use the Arriva and Turnabout as a car seat but should stop using it as a carrier immediately and con…
- Check the recall number (03148) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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