Is the Cosco ALPHA OMEGA (22-C26) car seat recalled?

Yes. Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the Cosco ALPHA OMEGA (22-C26) car seat. The latest, recall 2007281 from August 30, 2007, covers model years 2003, 2004, 2005: Certain child restraint systems may experience slippage of the centre front adjuster.

Recall 2007281: model years 2003, 2004, 2005

What's wrong: Certain child restraint systems may experience slippage of the centre front adjuster. The resultant excessive slack in the harness system could increase movement of the child relative to the restraint system during a vehicle crash. Increased head excursion could place the occupant at risk of greater bodily injury or death. Correction: Dorel will send a repair kit to owners.

Published August 30, 2007. Read the official notice

Recall 2003002: model years 2002, 2003

What's wrong: On certain child seats, the lower connector is 0.15 to 0.25 mm over the required dimensions. This does not pose any safety risk. Correction: No correction required.

Published January 10, 2003. Read the official notice

How do I know if my Cosco ALPHA OMEGA (22-C26) is affected?

Check the label on the side, back or bottom of the seat for the model number and date of manufacture, and compare them with the model years and dates in the official notice.

Is the fix free?

Recall remedies are free from the maker. The official notice lists how to get it, and Recallify can contact the maker for you.

Owner complaints in the US

NHTSA, the US road safety regulator, has 97 owner complaints on file that mention Cosco "Alpha" car seats (US reports since 1995, most recent 2024). Complaints are owners' reports, not confirmed defects, and US and Canadian models can differ. Search NHTSA

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