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Cosco Scenera NEXT expiration

The Cosco Scenera NEXT expires 8 years after its date of manufacture.

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

Check your Scenera NEXT

What to know

Expires 8 years after the date of manufacture, with the expiration etched into the back of the shell. FAA approved and a favorite lightweight airplane seat.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the Cosco Scenera NEXT good for?
The Cosco Scenera NEXT has a useful life of 8 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 Scenera NEXT?
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 Scenera NEXT 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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