Child seat (Cosco)
Car seat recall 04C-004. NHTSA received DOREL JUVENILE GROUP’s report on Dec 7, 2004.
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The short answer
NHTSA received DOREL JUVENILE GROUP’s report on Dec 7, 2004. 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 VEHICLE CRASH, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
CERTAIN COSCO DREAMRIDE, MODEL 22-001-FSM, REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 1, 2003, AND APRIL 28, 2004.
THESE SEATS FAIL TO MEET THE 70 DEGREE MAXIMUM BACK SUPPORT ANGLE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- NHTSA’s part: Child seat.
What should you do?
DJG WILL MAIL A WARNING LABEL INSTRUCTING THE OWNER NOT TO USE THE CHILD RESTRAINT IN THE REAR FACING POSITION. IN ADDITION, CUSTOMERS WHO DESIRE A REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT WILL BE PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE A DJG TLC MODEL 93-000-FSM. THE RECALL BEGAN FEBRUARY 1, 2005. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DJG AT 866-611-3022.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 1,626 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 DOREL JUVENILE GROUP.
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.