Playtex Recalls Hip Hammock Infant Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 14069 · Dec 19, 2013 · Playtex
305,000
units affected
305,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14069
- Date
- Dec 19, 2013
- Company
- Playtex
- Units affected
- 305,000
- Product
- Playtex Hip Hammock infant carriers
- Product type
- Baby Carriers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The Playtex Hip Hammock is an infant carrier designed to strap the baby against the caregiver's body at the hip. It is made of a soft, quilted fabric and intended for babies that are from 15 to 35 pounds. The child seat is attached with straps that wrap around the carrier's hips and shoulder. "Playtex Hip Hammock" is printed on a label sewn into the front of the carrier. All model numbers are being recalled. Model numbers 05300, 05301, 05302, 05306, 05307 and 05308 are sewn into the inside panel below the instructions for use. They come in basic and deluxe styles. The hip hammock's fabric is suede or ultra-suede in black or navy colors on the outside, and the inside lining is black, black and white check or burgundy.
What can happen
The buckles on the waist and shoulder straps can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the child.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the carrier and contact Playtex for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Playtex has received 87 reports of the buckles cracking or breaking, including two reports of injuries, where one infant required emergency room treatment.
- Sold at
- Burlington Coat Factory, Target, Walmart, juvenile product, baby and discount stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from June 2004 through December 2008 and January 2010 in Canada for about $40 for the basic model and $60 for the deluxe model.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled playtex hip hammock infant carriers?
Consumers should stop using the carrier and contact Playtex for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The buckles on the waist and shoulder straps can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the child.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.