Dorel Car Seat Recall: Full List to Keep Baby Safe

Posted by David W Freeman
Dorel's Alpha Omega Convertible Car Seat (model 22469) is one of almost 800,000 seats affected by recall.

(Credit: Dorel Juvenile Group)

(CBS) Almost 800,000 child safety seats are being recalled over concerns about a potentially dangerous problem with the locking-and-release mechanism, the National Highway Traffic Administration announced today.
The seats were made by Dorel Consumer Group between May 1, 2008 and April 30, 2009, according to the agency's website. They include infant, convertible, and booster child restraint systems marketed under brand names including Cosco, Maxi-Cosi, and Safety First. The concern is that the harness might loosen as a child moves around, raising the risk of injury in a crash.

The company said it would provide consumers with a tube of non-toxic lubricant that can be applied to the locking mechanism to ensure that it works properly, along with a label to indicate that the repair has been made.

Until the repair is made, consumers can continue to use the seats - but should make sure the lock/release button is in the locked position. A pull on the shoulder harness can help make sure it is secure and will not loosen.

For more information, contact the company at 866-623-3139 or harnessadustment@djusa.com.

Here's a list of the affected model numbers and manufacture dates, according to safercar.gov:

DJG / 17439 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22077 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22078 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22148 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22149 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22150 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22152 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22154 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22155 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22158 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22159 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22172 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22177 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22178 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22185 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22188 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22195 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22346 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22356 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22371 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22372 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22412 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22439 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22449 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22452 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22453 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22456 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22458 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22459 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22462 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22465 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22469 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22475 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22476 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22486 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22546 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22547 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22553 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22554 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22560 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22561 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22564 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22567 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22574 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22580 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22657 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22740 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22741 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22755 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22758 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22759 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22790 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22799 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / 22880 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009


DJG / IC072 MAY 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2009