Recall check › NHTSA #13C003000
Car seat recall: ORBIT G2 CAR SEATBASE ORB822000
Recall reported Oct 23, 2013 · 2,962 units
The problem
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.
Hazard
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 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.
Which car seats
ORBIT G2 CAR SEATBASE ORB822000
Component: CHILD SEAT:BASE
Manufacturer: Orbit Baby, Inc.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data. A car seat recall usually covers only certain model numbers made in a specific date range: check the label on your seat against the official notice.