CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Playtex Products Inc., Announce Recall of Hip Hammock Child Carriers
Published: February 22, 2005Recall ID: 05117Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The shoulder strap support can detach from the hammock, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled infant carriers were sold under the name "Playtex Hip Hammock," which is sewn into the front of the carrier. The model number is sewn into the inside panel below the instructions for use. The model numbers are: 05300 - Basic Black Hip Hammock 05301 - Deluxe Black Hip Hammock 05302 - Deluxe Navy Blue Hip Hammock
Affected Products
Playtex Hip Hammock
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Playtex-Products-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Hip-Hammock-Child-Carriers- |
| Title | CPSC, Playtex Products Inc., Announce Recall of Hip Hammock Child Carriers |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/0d26cebf24a8460da9eb76cad5f680f0.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Hip Hammock |
| Hazards › Name | The shoulder strap support can detach from the hammock, posing a fall hazard to the baby. |
| Injuries › Name | The company has received two reports of the shoulder strap detaching from the infant carrier. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Playtex Hip Hammock |
| Products › Type | Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats |
| Products › Category I D | 2010 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 32,000 |
| Recall I D | 2882 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the carrier immediately and contact Playtex Products Inc., for instructions on returning the carrier for a replacement. |
| Retailers › Name | Juvenile product stores, discount stores nationwide, catalog and internet sites, from June 2004 through February 2005, for about $40 (Basic model) and $60 (Deluxe model). |
| Recall Date | 2005-02-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled infant carriers were sold under the name "Playtex Hip Hammock," which is sewn into the front of the carrier. The model number is sewn into the inside panel below the instructions for use. The model numbers are: 05300 - Basic Black Hip Hammock 05301 - Deluxe Black Hip Hammock 05302 - Deluxe Navy Blue Hip Hammock |
| Recall Number | 05117 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Playtex Products Inc., of Westport, Conn. |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers should contact Playtex Products Inc., at (800) 522-8230 between 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the Playtex Baby Web site at www.playtexbaby.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-09-19T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |