Is the Orbit Baby G3 car seat recalled?

Yes. Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the Orbit Baby G3 car seat. The latest, recall 2017498 from October 13, 2017, covers model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017: Certain infant car seats do not comply with the Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Seats Safety Regulations (RSSR).

Recall 2017498: model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

What's wrong: Certain infant car seats do not comply with the Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Seats Safety Regulations (RSSR). These infant car seats do not meet the dynamic testing requirements when used without the base. Also, labels affixed to the seat are not permanent. These issues could increase the risk of injury.

What to do: The manufacturer supply an addendum to the instruction manual and provide two new stickers that will be affixed to the seat, informing consumers to only use the infant car seat with the base.

Published October 13, 2017. Read the official notice

How do I know if my Orbit Baby G3 is affected?

Check the label on the side, back or bottom of the seat for the model number and date of manufacture, and compare them with the model years and dates in the official notice.

Is the fix free?

Recall remedies are free from the maker. The official notice lists how to get it, and Recallify can contact the maker for you.

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