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Cosco Finale DX 2-in-1 expiration

The Cosco Finale DX 2-in-1 expires 10 years after its date of manufacture.

Useful life
10 years
Type
Booster
Brand policy
8–10 years

Check your Finale DX 2-in-1

What to know

The Finale DX combination seat expires 10 years after the date of manufacture, covering harness mode (30-65 lb) and booster mode (40-100 lb) alike.

The date of manufacture is on the seat itself. The date of manufacture is on a sticker on the seat (on the Scenera NEXT it is on the right side near the rear-facing belt path), and the expiration or do-not-use-after date is etched into or printed on the back or bottom of the plastic shell.

Safety note: SeatCheck summarizes manufacturer and NHTSA guidance, but the label on your own seat and its manual are the final word. When in doubt, contact the manufacturer with your model and serial number.

More about Cosco seats

Full policy, label locations and crash-replacement rules on the Cosco brand page.

Scenera NEXT

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Cosco Finale DX 2-in-1 good for?
The Cosco Finale DX 2-in-1 has a useful life of 10 years from its date of manufacture. The exact date is printed on the seat's own label, so check the sticker on the shell or base rather than counting from the purchase date.
Where is the expiration date on the Cosco Finale DX 2-in-1?
The date of manufacture is on a sticker on the seat (on the Scenera NEXT it is on the right side near the rear-facing belt path), and the expiration or do-not-use-after date is etched into or printed on the back or bottom of the plastic shell.
Should I replace the Finale DX 2-in-1 after a crash?
Dorel's guidance tracks the NHTSA criteria: replacement is required after a moderate or severe crash, and Dorel recommends replacing the seat even after a minor crash, occupied or not. Contact Cosco Kids consumer care with crash details if you are unsure.

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