On December 14, 2007, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a recall of a potential half-million Dorel Juvenile Group child restraints sold and branded by Cosco. The Cosco Regal Ride and Cosco Touriva both have elastic straps used in securing the pad to the shell that can come loose. When loose, these elastic straps pose a risk of injury to the child.

Specifically, the Cosco car seat recall involves Cosco Regal Ride car seats with the model number 22139MON. The recalled Cosco Touriva car restraint has one of the following model numbers:

• 22100TTD
• 22100FSN
• 22100TIP
• 22111FSM
• 22130WAL

Some of the recalled child restraints were sold as two-packs with the model numbers 93100FSM and 93111FSM.

Consumers may contact Dorel at 1-888-698-6681 or by visiting the website at djusa.com. The company will provide a free repair kit.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Campaign ID Number 07C012000..