Safety regulator, Playtex Products Inc., Announce Recall of Hip Hammock Child Carriers
Recall 05117 · Feb 22, 2005 · Playtex Products Inc.
32,000
units affected
32,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05117
- Date
- Feb 22, 2005
- Company
- Playtex Products Inc.
- Units affected
- 32,000
- Product
- Playtex Hip Hammock
- Product type
- Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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
What can happen
The shoulder strap support can detach from the hammock, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the carrier immediately and contact Playtex Products Inc., for instructions on returning the carrier for a replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The company has received two reports of the shoulder strap detaching from the infant carrier. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- 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).
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled playtex hip hammock?
Consumers should stop using the carrier immediately and contact Playtex Products Inc., for instructions on returning the carrier for a replacement.
What is the hazard?
The shoulder strap support can detach from the hammock, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
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.