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Cosco Scenera NEXT: expiration, limits, FAA and recalls
Useful life8 yearsmanual p.34
Rear-facing5-40 lb19-40 inmanual p.1
Forward-facing22-40 lb29-43 inmanual p.1
On airplanesFAA approvedmanual p.33
From the Cosco Scenera NEXT manual 4358-7687, revision 6.3.19. 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
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.34
Illustration only. The exact spot is the one the manual quote describes.
Limits by mode
| Mode | Weight | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing | 5-40 lb | 19-40 in | p.1 |
| Forward-facing (harness) | 22-40 lb | 29-43 in | p.1 |
What the manual says
Useful life: 8 years
"Do not use this child restraint more than 8 years after the date of manufacture." manual p.34
Where the manufacture date is printed: 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.34
Rear-facing weight: 5-40 lb
"Rear-Facing Mode: 5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg) and 19-40 in. (48-101.6 cm)" manual p.1
Rear-facing height: 19-40 in
"Rear-Facing Mode: 5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg) and 19-40 in. (48-101.6 cm)" manual p.1
Forward-facing weight: 22-40 lb
"Forward-Facing Mode: 22-40 lb (10.1-18 kg) and 29-43 in. (73.6-110 cm) and at least 1 year old" manual p.1
Forward-facing height: 29-43 in
"Forward-Facing Mode: 22-40 lb (10.1-18 kg) and 29-43 in. (73.6-110 cm) and at least 1 year old" manual p.1
Use on aircraft: FAA approved
"This restraint is certified for aircraft use." manual p.33
Installation by mode
Rear-facing
Top tether: Do not use
"Do not use the tether for rear-facing mode." manual p.18
Belt path: Rear-facing belt path, under the seat pad and in front of the buckle
"Pull it across the seat, under the seat pad, in front of the buckle, and out through the other Rear-Facing Belt Path opening." manual p.19
Forward-facing (harness)
Top tether: Always use
"You must always attach, adjust, and secure the top anchorage (tether) strap when installing the child restraint forward-facing with internal harness." manual p.17
Installing on an aircraft
Forward-facing aircraft seats only; forward-facing installs skip the tether steps
"Use only on forward facing aircraft seats. ... Forward Facing Aircraft Installation Follow the steps on pages 39-41, skipping the tether strap steps." manual p.33
Sources
- Cosco Scenera NEXT instruction manual 4358-7687 (6.3.19), manufacturer PDF, consumercare.coscokids.com. Fetched 2026-10-20.
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