Is the Cosco SOFT SHIELD car seat recalled?

Yes. Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the Cosco SOFT SHIELD car seat. The latest, recall 1994143 from September 8, 1994, covers model year 1994: If the child restraint is untethered, the t-shield can separate from the buckle if the vehicle is involved in a moderately severe frontal collision.

Recall 1994143: model year 1994

What's wrong: If the child restraint is untethered, the t-shield can separate from the buckle if the vehicle is involved in a moderately severe frontal collision. This can allow the child to become unrestrained and increase the potential for injury. correction: dorel/cosco will provide a replacement buckle mechanism kit free of charge when contacted by the consumer at 1-800-387-2229.

Published September 8, 1994. Read the official notice

Recall 1993036: model year 1993

What's wrong: Note: convertible child car seats. these child seats do not comply with cmvss 213 - child restraint systems and 213.1 - infant seating and restraint systems. U.s. Specification seats do not meet canadian safety standard requirements. correction: seats will be exchanged for a canadian standard seat.

Published March 22, 1993. Read the official notice

How do I know if my Cosco SOFT SHIELD 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.

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