Child seat (Cosco)
Car seat recall 00C-007. NHTSA received COSCO, INC.’s report on Feb 4, 2000.
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The short answer
NHTSA received COSCO, INC.’s report on Feb 4, 2000. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 20, 2026.
Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN ADULT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO EASILY RELEASE THE BELT BUCKLE.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: COSCO TOURIVA CONVERTIBLE SAFE T SHIELD (FULL WRAP FABRIC COVER) MODEL 02-084, TOURIVA CONVERTIBLE SAFE T SHIELD (PARTIAL WRAP FABRIC COVER) MODEL 02-094, TOURIVA CONVERTIBLE SAFE T SHIELD (FULL WRAP FABRIC COVER WITH PILLOW) MODEL 02-096, TOURIVA CONVERTIBLE SAFE T SHIELD (PARTIAL WRAP VINYL COVER) MODEL 02404, TOURIVA CONVERTIBLE SAFE T SHIELD (PARTIAL WRAP FABRIC COVER) MODEL 02-821, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 1, 1996 THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 1997.
THESE SEATS FAIL TO FULLY COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 213, “CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.” THE BUCKLE RELEASE FORCE EXCEEDS THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- NHTSA’s part: Child seat.
What should you do?
CONSUMERS WILL BE SENT A FREE REMEDY KIT ALONG WITH INSTALLMENT INSTRUCTIONS.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: COSCO BEGAN OWNER NOTIFICATION APRIL 27, 2000.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY KIT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT COSCO AT1-800-221-6736. 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 00E007000)
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 206,353 seats potentially involved, across everything this recall names.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
Who is recalling it?
- Made by COSCO, INC..
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
- Whether one vehicle or seat has been fixed: only its maker, or NHTSA’s lookup with a VIN, can say.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file before 2010 (FLAT_RCL_PRE_2010).
Released Oct 20, 2026 and checked Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 20, 2026.