If the seat base is not properly secured, a child may be at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy (from the official notice)
Registered owners will be notified and Orbit will provide a free remedy kit along with repair instructions to them or any owner that notifies Orbit of the need for a kit.
Hazard (from the official notice)
If the seat base is not properly secured, a child may be at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy (from the official notice)
Registered owners will be notified and Orbit will provide a free remedy kit along with repair instructions to them or any owner that notifies Orbit of the need for a kit. The recall began on November 22, 2013. Owners may contact Orbit Baby Customer Service at 1-877-672-2229.
Summary (from the official notice)
Orbit Baby, Inc. (Orbit) is recalling certain G2 Car Seat Bases, Model No. ORB822000, manufactured from March 20, 2013, through July 20, 2013, with batch numbers A0840, A0860, or A0880. The StrongArm Knob component of the Orbit Baby G2 Car Seat Base intended to secure the seat's base, may become detached or spin.
Product: Orbit G2 car seatbase ORB822000
Model: G2 Car seatbase ORB822000
Brand: Orbit Baby, Inc.
Units (from the official notice): 2962
Component: CHILD SEAT:BASE
Recall date: Oct 23, 2013
Recall number: 13C003000
Hazard and remedy text is shown word for word from the official notice.
If the seat base is not properly secured, a child may be at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
What does the official notice say to do?
Registered owners will be notified and Orbit will provide a free remedy kit along with repair instructions to them or any owner that notifies Orbit of the need for a kit. The recall began on November 22, 2013. Owners may contact Orbit Baby Customer Service at 1-877-672-2229.
Where is the official notice?
The NHTSA notice is linked on this page. Compare the brand, model, and date on your label with that notice.
Register your car seat with the manufacturer so they can contact you if it is recalled. Look for the registration card that came with the seat or visit the manufacturer's website.
