Cosco - Revision history

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	Cosco is a maker of affordable umbrella strollers, often sold at mass merchants like Walmart and Target (as well as online on Amazon).		<blockquote>''StrollerWiki is reader-supported. Things you buy through our links may earn us an affiliate commission. StrollerWiki.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and its related sites. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.''</blockquote>Cosco is a maker of affordable umbrella strollers, often sold at mass merchants like Walmart and Target (as well as online on Amazon).

	Cosco stands for the Columbus Specialty Company, which was founded in 1935 in Columbus, Indiana. The company's first product was tin matchboxes, followed by other household items like dust pans.		Cosco stands for the Columbus Specialty Company, which was founded in 1935 in Columbus, Indiana. The company's first product was tin matchboxes, followed by other household items like dust pans.
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	== Safety Recalls ==		== Safety Recalls ==
	In 2004, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Cosco recalled 300,000 Cosco Rock 'N Roller Baby strollers. The problem: the seat could come partially detached from the stroller frame during use and the child could fall.		In 2004, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Cosco recalled 300,000 Cosco Rock 'N Roller Baby strollers. The problem: the seat could come partially detached from the stroller frame during use and the child could fall.<blockquote>''StrollerWiki is reader-supported. Things you buy through our links may earn us an affiliate commission. StrollerWiki.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and its related sites. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.''</blockquote>

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Flagship Model: The Cosco Character Umbrella Stroller

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	Cosco is a maker of affordable umbrella strollers, often sold at mass merchants like Walmart and Target (as well as online on Amazon).		Cosco is a maker of affordable umbrella strollers, often sold at mass merchants like Walmart and Target (as well as online on Amazon).

	Cosco stands for the Columbus Specialty Company, which was founded in 1935 in Columbus, Indiana. The company's first product ~~were~~ tin matchboxes, ~~which was~~ followed by other household items like dust pans.		Cosco stands for the Columbus Specialty Company, which was founded in 1935 in Columbus, Indiana. The company's first product was tin matchboxes, followed by other household items like dust pans.

	In the post World War II years, Cosco expanded to making metal household products (stools, card tables and chairs). This led the company to entering the juvenile product business in the 1960's with high chairs, play pens, booster seats and strollers. In 1978, Cosco added car seats.		In the post World War II years, Cosco expanded into making metal household products (stools, card tables and chairs). This led the company to entering the juvenile product business in the 1960's with high chairs, play pens, booster seats and strollers. In 1978, Cosco added car seats.

	In 1988, Cosco was acquired by Dorel, a Canadian company founded in Montreal 1962 as a seller of crib mattresses. Dorel expanded into ready-to-assemble furniture by merging with Ridgewood Industries in 1987.		In 1988, Cosco was acquired by Dorel, a Canadian company founded in Montreal in 1962 as a seller of crib mattresses. Dorel expanded into ready-to-assemble furniture by merging with Ridgewood Industries in 1987.

	By 2000, Dorel decided to focus on juvenile products, acquiring [[Safety1st\|Safety 1st,]] a manufacturer of child safety products, and merging the business with Cosco.		By 2000, Dorel decided to focus on juvenile products, acquiring [[Safety1st\|Safety 1st,]] a manufacturer of child safety products, and merging the business with Cosco.

	Dorel sells strollers under the Cosco brand, as well as its sister divisions ([[Safety1st\|Safety 1st]] and Maxi Cosi). Cosco is Dorel's entry price point.		Dorel sells strollers under the Cosco brand, as well as its sister divisions ([[Safety1st\|Safety 1st]] and [[Maxi Cosi]]). Cosco is Dorel's entry price point.

	== Flagship Model: The Cosco Character Umbrella Stroller ==		== Flagship Model: The Cosco Character Umbrella Stroller ==
	[[File:Cosco Character Umbrella Stroller.jpg\|alt=Cosco Character Umbrella Stroller\|thumb\|[https://amzn.to/3QeaxZg Cosco Character Umbrella Stroller]]]		[[File:Cosco Character Umbrella Stroller.jpg\|alt=Cosco Character Umbrella Stroller\|thumb\|[https://amzn.to/3QeaxZg Cosco Character Umbrella Stroller]]]
	'''Cosco's Character Umbrella Stroller''' (7.68 lbs., [https://amzn.to/44OaSq2 see price on Amazon]) is an affordable umbrella model with a cute character motif (either a flamingo or a dinosaur). ~~It's~~ features are very basic: an adjustable canopy, 3-point harness, covered umbrella handles and compact fold. ~~It lightweight~~ makes it travel friendly.		'''Cosco's Character Umbrella Stroller''' (7.68 lbs., [https://amzn.to/44OaSq2 see price on Amazon]) is an affordable umbrella-type model with a cute character motif (either a flamingo or a dinosaur). Its features are very basic: an adjustable canopy, 3-point harness, covered umbrella handles and compact fold. Its light weight makes it travel friendly.

	The ~~downside~~ to this stroller is its cheap wheels which can cause the stroller to wobble, ~~it's~~ short ~~handles~~ (not great for tall parents) and ~~it's~~ lack of storage.		The downsides to this stroller are its cheap wheels (which can cause the stroller to wobble), short handle height (not great for tall parents) and lack of storage.

	== Safety Recalls ==		== Safety Recalls ==
	In 2004, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Cosco recalled 300,000 Cosco Rock 'N Roller Baby strollers. The problem: the seat could come partially detached from the stroller frame during use and the child could fall.		In 2004, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Cosco recalled 300,000 Cosco Rock 'N Roller Baby strollers. The problem: the seat could come partially detached from the stroller frame during use and the child could fall.

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Safety Recalls

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	== Safety Recalls ==		== Safety Recalls ==
			In 2004, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Cosco recalled 300,000 Cosco Rock 'N Roller Baby strollers. The problem: the seat could come partially detached from the stroller frame during use and the child could fall.

Strollerwikiadmin at 20:06, 31 July 2023

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	By 2000, Dorel decided to focus on juvenile products, acquiring [[Safety1st\|Safety 1st,]] a manufacturer of child safety products, and merging the business with Cosco.		By 2000, Dorel decided to focus on juvenile products, acquiring [[Safety1st\|Safety 1st,]] a manufacturer of child safety products, and merging the business with Cosco.

	Dorel sells strollers under the Cosco brand, as well as its sister divisions ([[Safety1st\|Safety 1st]] and Maxi Cosi). Cosco is Dorel's entry price point.		Dorel sells strollers under the Cosco brand, as well as its sister divisions ([[Safety1st\|Safety 1st]] and Maxi Cosi). Cosco is Dorel's entry price point.

			== Flagship Model: The Cosco Character Umbrella Stroller ==
			[[File:Cosco Character Umbrella Stroller.jpg\|alt=Cosco Character Umbrella Stroller\|thumb\|[https://amzn.to/3QeaxZg Cosco Character Umbrella Stroller]]]
			'''Cosco's Character Umbrella Stroller''' (7.68 lbs., [https://amzn.to/44OaSq2 see price on Amazon]) is an affordable umbrella model with a cute character motif (either a flamingo or a dinosaur). It's features are very basic: an adjustable canopy, 3-point harness, covered umbrella handles and compact fold. It lightweight makes it travel friendly.

			The downside to this stroller is its cheap wheels which can cause the stroller to wobble, it's short handles (not great for tall parents) and it's lack of storage.

			== Safety Recalls ==

Strollerwikiadmin at 21:30, 20 July 2023

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	Cosco stands for the Columbus Specialty Company, which was founded in 1935 in Columbus, Indiana. The company's first product were tin matchboxes, which was followed by other household items like dust pans.		Cosco stands for the Columbus Specialty Company, which was founded in 1935 in Columbus, Indiana. The company's first product were tin matchboxes, which was followed by other household items like dust pans.

	In the post World War II years, Cosco expanded to making metal household products (stools, card tables and chairs). This led the company to entering the juvenile product business in the 1960's with high chairs, play pens ~~and~~ booster seats. In 1978, Cosco ~~started selling~~ car seats ~~and strollers~~.		In the post World War II years, Cosco expanded to making metal household products (stools, card tables and chairs). This led the company to entering the juvenile product business in the 1960's with high chairs, play pens, booster seats and strollers. In 1978, Cosco added car seats.

	In 1988, Cosco was acquired by Dorel, a Canadian company founded in Montreal 1962 as a seller of crib mattresses. Dorel expanded into ready-to-assemble furniture by merging with Ridgewood Industries in 1987.		In 1988, Cosco was acquired by Dorel, a Canadian company founded in Montreal 1962 as a seller of crib mattresses. Dorel expanded into ready-to-assemble furniture by merging with Ridgewood Industries in 1987.

Strollerwikiadmin at 21:29, 20 July 2023

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	Cosco stands for the Columbus Specialty Company, which was founded in 1935 in Columbus, Indiana. The company's first product were tin matchboxes, which was followed by other household items like dust pans.		Cosco stands for the Columbus Specialty Company, which was founded in 1935 in Columbus, Indiana. The company's first product were tin matchboxes, which was followed by other household items like dust pans.

	In the post World War II years, Cosco expanded to ~~make folding~~ card tables, chairs ~~and (starting~~ in the 1960's~~) juvenile products—high~~ chairs, play pens and booster seats. In 1978, Cosco started selling car seats and strollers.		In the post World War II years, Cosco expanded to making metal household products (stools, card tables and chairs). This led the company to entering the juvenile product business in the 1960's with high chairs, play pens and booster seats. In 1978, Cosco started selling car seats and strollers.

	In 1988, Cosco was acquired by Dorel, a Canadian company founded in Montreal 1962 as a seller of crib mattresses. Dorel expanded into ready-to-assemble furniture by merging with Ridgewood Industries in 1987.		In 1988, Cosco was acquired by Dorel, a Canadian company founded in Montreal 1962 as a seller of crib mattresses. Dorel expanded into ready-to-assemble furniture by merging with Ridgewood Industries in 1987.

Strollerwikiadmin at 21:26, 20 July 2023

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	Cosco is a maker of affordable umbrella strollers, often sold at mass merchants like Walmart and Target (as well as online on Amazon).		Cosco is a maker of affordable umbrella strollers, often sold at mass merchants like Walmart and Target (as well as online on Amazon).

	Cosco stands for the Columbus Specialty Company, which was founded in 1935 in Columbus, Indiana. The company's first product were ~~metal match boxes~~, which was followed by other household items like dust pans.		Cosco stands for the Columbus Specialty Company, which was founded in 1935 in Columbus, Indiana. The company's first product were tin matchboxes, which was followed by other household items like dust pans.

	In the post World War II years, Cosco expanded to make folding card tables, chairs and (starting in the 1960's) juvenile products—high chairs, play pens and booster seats. In 1978, Cosco started selling car seats and strollers.		In the post World War II years, Cosco expanded to make folding card tables, chairs and (starting in the 1960's) juvenile products—high chairs, play pens and booster seats. In 1978, Cosco started selling car seats and strollers.

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Cosco is a maker of affordable umbrella strollers, often sold at mass merchants like Walmart and Target (as well as online on Amazon).

Cosco stands for the Columbus Specialty Company, which was founded in 1935 in Columbus, Indiana. The company's first product were metal match boxes, which was followed by other household items like dust pans.

In the post World War II years, Cosco expanded to make folding card tables, chairs and (starting in the 1960's) juvenile products—high chairs, play pens and booster seats. In 1978, Cosco started selling car seats and strollers.

In 1988, Cosco was acquired by Dorel, a Canadian company founded in Montreal 1962 as a seller of crib mattresses. Dorel expanded into ready-to-assemble furniture by merging with Ridgewood Industries in 1987.

By 2000, Dorel decided to focus on juvenile products, acquiring [[Safety1st|Safety 1st,]] a manufacturer of child safety products, and merging the business with Cosco.

Dorel sells strollers under the Cosco brand, as well as its sister divisions ([[Safety1st|Safety 1st]] and Maxi Cosi). Cosco is Dorel's entry price point.