The Issue
Combi Coccoro installed forward facing
Combi has issued a recall for Coccoro convertible car seats manufactured between January 2009 and June 2016. When used forward facing and installed with a lap belt, the affected seats may not adequately protect the child from crash forces. Caregivers with affected seats should contact Combi for a fix for their seats.
Note: the Coccoro expires after 7 years. Seats manufactured more than 7 years ago are now expired and should no longer be in use.
Next Steps
This recall affects Combi Coccoro model 8220. Find the model number and date of manufacture of this seat on a white sticker on the bottom of the shell, under the harness adjuster strap. Owners of this seat should contact Combi customer service either at 1-888-232-3294, or by going to http://registration.combiusa.com/recall. Combi’s number for this recall is 610. Combi will provide a cover to be added to the bottom of the seat.
Model Number and date of manufacture are located on a sticker on the bottom of the Coccoro’s shell, under the harness adjuster. This seat is model number 8220, manufactured 11/2013.
This recall represents a serious safety concern when this seat is used forward facing in some cars and planes, but it is important to note that this recall does not affect the seat when installed rear facing.
Find the recall on Combi’s website.
