On May 17, 2007, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a recall of certain Dorel Juvenile Group child safety seats. The recall could affect more than 18,500 car seats.

The NHTSA statement said there is a square hole located on the left armrest, in which a child’s finger can get stuck. Reports stated that children cannot always pull their own finger out of the hole.

Recalled car seats include:

• Cosco® Alpha Omega Car Seat 22150
• Cosco® Alpha Omega Car Seat 22151
• Eddie Bauer Leather 3-in-1 Car Seat 22770

Dorel Juvenile has issued a statement on its Web site concerning the products, offering consumers a free repair kit. The company will notify all registered owners of the seats.

Consumers with questions should call 1-877-639-0659 or visit Dorel’s Web site.

Source: NHTSA Campaign ID #07C004000, June 6, 2007.