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Cosco Finale DX 2-in-1: expiration, limits, FAA and recalls
Useful life10 yearsmanual p.29
Forward-facing30-65 lb32-49 inmanual p.7
Booster40-100 lb43-52 inmanual p.7
On airplanesHarness mode onlymanual p.28
From the Cosco Finale DX 2-in-1 manual 4358-8022A, revision 11.30.21. Always check the label on your seat; it overrides this page.
Recall check
Enter the model number and manufacture date of your seat. Where the manufacture date is printed
Where the manufacture date is printed
Date of manufacture label on the side of the child restraint.
"On the side of the child restraint there is a date of manufacture label as shown." manual p.29
Illustration only. The exact spot is the one the manual quote describes.
Limits by mode
| Mode | Weight | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward-facing (harness) | 30-65 lb | 32-49 in | p.7 |
| Booster | 40-100 lb | 43-52 in | p.7 |
What the manual says
Useful life: 10 years
"Do not use this child restraint more than 10 years after the date of manufacture." manual p.29
Where the manufacture date is printed: Date of manufacture label on the side of the child restraint
"On the side of the child restraint there is a date of manufacture label as shown." manual p.29
Forward-facing weight: 30-65 lb
"30-65 lb (13.6-29 kg) and 32-49 in. (81.3-125 cm)" manual p.7
Forward-facing height: 32-49 in
"30-65 lb (13.6-29 kg) and 32-49 in. (81.3-125 cm)" manual p.7
Booster weight: 40-100 lb
"40-100 lb (18.1-45.4 kg) and 43-52 in. (110.1-132.1 cm)" manual p.7
Booster height: 43-52 in
"40-100 lb (18.1-45.4 kg) and 43-52 in. (110.1-132.1 cm)" manual p.7
Use on aircraft: Harness mode only
"This restraint is certified for aircraft use when used with the internal harness." manual p.28
Installation by mode
Forward-facing (harness)
Top tether: Always use
"You must always attach, adjust, and secure the tether (top anchorage) strap when installing the car seat in the Forward-Facing Mode with internal harness." manual p.13
Belt path: Forward-facing belt path, under the seat pad
"Thread the vehicle belt through ForwardFacing Belt Path opening as shown." manual p.16
Installing on an aircraft
Forward-facing aircraft seats only; installed as in a vehicle, skipping the tether steps
"Use only on forward facing aircraft seats. ... Follow the steps on pages 22-24, skipping the tether strap steps." manual p.28
Sources
- Cosco Finale DX 2-in-1 instruction manual 4358-8022A (11.30.21), manufacturer PDF, consumercare.coscokids.com. Fetched 2026-10-20.
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