Safety Recall NHTSA · 02C027000 Reported May 8, 2002

Cosco/infant child seat/carry handle

Dorel Juvenile Group · Child Seat · 26,454 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
02C027000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Dorel Juvenile Group
Component
Child Seat
Vehicles Affected
26,454
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
May 8, 2002

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Dorel Juvenile Group dealer and reference recall ID 02C027000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 02C027000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02C027000?

NHTSA recall 02C027000 was issued by Dorel Juvenile Group on May 8, 2002. It addresses: Cosco/infant child seat/carry handle. The recall affects approximately 26,454 vehicles, with the defect involving the Child Seat component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Dorel Juvenile Group dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02C027000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.