Dorel Juvenile Group: Safety Recalls in 2002

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Dorel Juvenile Group in 2002. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 25, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HARNESS UV PROTECTION

THESE DOREL JUVENILE GROUP (DJG) CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 15 TO AUGUST 1, 2002 WITH 6 PANEL WELLINGTON WEBBING HARNESSES, FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS." THE UV STABILIZER USED IN THE WEBBING MAY NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT IT FROM DETERIORATION BY ULTRAVIOLET RAYS.

NHTSA ID: 02C053000

Component: CHILD SEAT

# of Units Affected: 54,400

Consequence Summary:

IF THE WEBBING IS EXPOSED TO SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SUNLIGHT, IT COULD DEGRADE. IF THE WEBBING STRENGTH DEGRADES MORE THAN ALLOWED BY THE STANDARD IT MAY NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT PROTECTION TO A CHILD IN A CRASH, CAUSING AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Corrective Action:

DJG'S PETITION FOR RELIEF FROM REMEDY BASED ON ITS BELIEF THAT THE NONCOMPLIANCE WAS INCONSEQUENTIAL TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY WAS DENIED BY NHTSA ON JANUARY 5, 2010. ACCORDINGLY, DJG WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN. IT WILL NOTIFY REGISTERED OWNERS AND PROVIDE FREE REPLACEMENT KITS FOR THE HARNESSES ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CALL DJG TOLL-FREE AT 1-866-690-2539.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 8, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

COSCO/INFANT CHILD SEAT/CARRY HANDLE

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: SAFETY 1ST OR BEATRIX POTTER DESIGNER 22 INFANT CAR SEAT/CARRIER, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 3 AND FEBRUARY 13, 2002, MODELS 02-621 SAL, 02-620 AZY, 02-620 BEA. WHEN USED AS A CARRIER, THE HANDLE MAY SLIP FROM ONE POSITION TO ANOTHER, CAUSING THE SEAT TO FALL FORWARD.

NHTSA ID: 02C027000

Component: CHILD SEAT

# of Units Affected: 26,454

Consequence Summary:

IF THE CHILD IS NOT PROPERLY BUCKLED INTO THE SEAT, THE CHILD CAN FALL OUT IF THE CARRIER, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.

Corrective Action:

DOREL JUVENILE GROUP WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2002. OWNERS DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DJG AT 800-536-1090.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 22, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WEBBING ABRASION

ON CERTAIN DOREL JUVENILE GROUP (DJG) CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001, THE TETHER WEBBING FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE ABRASION REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS."

NHTSA ID: 02C026000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 3,957,826

Consequence Summary:

IF THE WEBBING IS EXPOSED TO A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF ABRASION, IT COULD DEGRADE. IF THE WEBBING DEGRADES MORE THAN PERMITTED BY THE STANDARD, IT MAY NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT PROTECTION TO A CHILD IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Corrective Action:

DJG'S PETITION FOR RELIEF FROM REMEDY BASED ON ITS BELIEF THAT THE NONCOMPLIANCE WAS INCONSEQUENTIAL TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY WAS DENIED BY NHTSA ON JANUARY 5, 2010. ACCORDINGLY, DJG WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN. IT WILL NOTIFY REGISTERED OWNERS AND PROVIDE FREE REPLACEMENT KITS FOR THE TETHER ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CALL DJG TOLL-FREE AT 1-866-690-2539.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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