June 23, 2004

Dorel Juvenile Group USA Announces Recall to Inspect and Replace COSCO® “Rock ‘N Roller” Baby Strollers

Name of product: COSCO® “Rock ‘N Roller” Baby Stroller

Units: 300,000

Manufacturer/Importer: Dorel Juvenile Group USA, of Columbus, Ind.

Hazard: If the stop pins are bent or missing or the seat is not fully attached, the seat can partially detach from the frame during use and the infant occupant can be injured in a fall.

Description: The COSCO® “Rock ‘N Roller” strollers involved have seats that can be removed from the stroller frame. The detached seat can function as a bassinet, or be repositioned on the stroller frame facing front or back. The stroller has a dark blue or green metal frame with four wheels on the front and two wheels on the back. The side folding area of the frame has a white plastic cover that is labeled “Rock ‘N Roller by Geoby COSCO®.” There is a label on the back of the frame containing one of the following model numbers: “01-654, 01-622, 01-624, 01-646 or 01-656.” The seat cover is usually a dark blue or green printed fabric with “COSCO® A Dorel Company” printed on the footrest.

Sold at: Wal-Mart, Kmart, Sears, Toys R Us, Target, JC Penney’s, Service Merchandise and other toy and children’s furniture stores nationwide from April 1996 through August 2002 for between $79 and $179.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled “Rock ‘N Roller” strollers with detachable seats immediately and call the firm to determine how to inspect the stroller for possible replacement.

Consumer Contact: Dorel Juvenile Group at (800) 711-0402 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm’s web site at http://www.coscojuvenile.com/safety_notices.asp or email rnr@djgusa.com