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Orbit recalls G2 Car Seatbase Orb822000 (13C003000)
G2 Car Seatbase Orb822000
What to do now
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.
Recall summary
Details below are from the official U.S. NHTSA recall notice.
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.
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.
What to do
- Follow the official guidance
Read the official U.S. NHTSA notice. Stop using the product unless the notice says otherwise.
- Contact the manufacturer
Use the contact details in the official notice.
- Register your product
Register with the manufacturer so you hear about future recalls directly.
Product details
| Recall number | 13C003000 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Orbit |
| Product | G2 Car Seatbase Orb822000 |
| Units affected | About 2,962 |
| Where sold | See the official notice |
| Recall date | October 23, 2013 |
| Category | Car seats |
| Source | U.S. NHTSA |
Models
- ORBIT G2 CAR SEATBASE ORB822000 — model G2 CAR SEATBASE ORB822000
Description
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.
Injuries
Not listed by NHTSA.
Manufacturer contact
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.
KidRecall is not an official or complete source of recall information. Always verify with the U.S. CPSC (cpsc.gov) or NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), and register your products with the manufacturer. High/Medium labels are KidRecall's own, based on the hazard wording.
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Source: U.S. NHTSA, recall #13C003000. Recall date: October 23, 2013. Last checked by KidRecall: Oct 16, 2026, 9:48 AM PDT.