Playtex Hip Hammock Infant Carriers recall: Fall Hazard
Playtex Recalls Hip Hammock Infant Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
Why was Playtex Hip Hammock Infant Carriers recalled?
The buckles on the waist and shoulder straps can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the child.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the carrier and contact Playtex for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund. Contact: Playtex at (800) 522-8230 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.playtexproducts.com and click on Recall for more information.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Playtex Hip Hammock infant carriers
- Company
- Playtex Products Inc., of Dover, Del.
- Quantity
- About 305,000 and 36,000 in Canada
- 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.
- Recall date
- December 19, 2013
- Incidents / injuries
- Playtex has received 87 reports of the buckles cracking or breaking, including two reports of injuries, where one infant required emergency room treatment.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.