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NHTSA's letter to CU stating that they found no problems with the Orbit infant seat-
I saw this in a spilling the beans blog post.
On September 1, NHTSA conducted FMVSS No. 213 compliance tests on four Orbit Infant Car Seat and Base restraints at MGA. There were three installation methods used in these tests which differed from the CU tests conducted in August: a different harness slot was used (middle slot as compared to the top slot used by CU), the "StrongArm" tightening feature was engaged in three of the four tests (the StrongArm was not engaged for CU's tests), and no lap and shoulder belt was used. All four restraints passed the head injury criteria (Hl C), chest g, and excursion criteria requirements conlained in FMVSS No. 21 J and no separations were observed.
On September 28, NHTSA conducted research tests on four additional Orbit Infant Car Seat and Base restraints at MGA. These tests replicated the CU test configurations and installation methods. Representatives from both Orbit and CU observed the research tests. All four restraints passed the head injury criteria (HIe), chest g, and excursion criteria requirements contained in FMVSS No. 213 and no separations were observed
I saw this in a spilling the beans blog post.