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Orbit Baby, Inc. — Child Seat Base/StrongArm Knob/Detaches or Spins
Check whether your vehicle is affected and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions — the repair is free.
What’s wrong
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 Recall Registry rates this serious — Parts can come loose.
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.
Who to contact: 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- 2962
- Recall date
- October 23, 2013
- Brand
- Orbit Baby, Inc.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Orbit Baby, Inc. — Child Seat Base/StrongArm Knob/Detaches or Spins”
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