NHTSA recall 13C003000 · Child seat
Child seat › Base
Reported Oct 23, 20132,962 vehicles affectedOrbit Baby, Inc.
The defect
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.
The risk
If the seat base is not properly secured, a child may be at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The remedy
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.