Is the Cosco TOURIVA SOFT SHIELD (02-C84) car seat recalled?

Yes. Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the Cosco TOURIVA SOFT SHIELD (02-C84) car seat. The latest, recall 1996189 from November 21, 1996, covers model years 1993, 1994, 1995: Note: includes deluxe auto track and touriva soft shield. some of the plastic soft shields (also referred to as t-shield as they are "t" shaped) on these restraints have been cracking and therefore exposing the foam of the shield.

Recall 1996189: model years 1993, 1994, 1995

What's wrong: Note: includes deluxe auto track and touriva soft shield. some of the plastic soft shields (also referred to as t-shield as they are "t" shaped) on these restraints have been cracking and therefore exposing the foam of the shield. Exposed foam could be ingested by a child and could cause serious digestive problems. correction: if there are signs of cracking, consumers can contact dorel at 1-800-387-2229 for a replacement shield.

Published November 21, 1996. Read the official notice

How do I know if my Cosco TOURIVA SOFT SHIELD (02-C84) 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 140 owner complaints on file that mention Cosco "Touriva" car seats (US reports since 1995, most recent 2013). Complaints are owners' reports, not confirmed defects, and US and Canadian models can differ. Search NHTSA

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