CPSC, Playtex Products Inc., Announce Recall of Hip Hammock Child Carriers

The shoulder strap support can detach from the hammock, posing a fall hazard to the baby.

Recall #: 05117
Affected scope: About 32,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Playtex Products Inc., of Westport, Conn. recalled The recalled infant carriers were sold under the name "Playtex Hip Hammock," which is sew….

CPSC, Playtex Products Inc., Announce Recall of Hip Hammock Child Carriers was recalled by Playtex Products Inc., of Westport, Conn. in February 22, 2005. Reason: The shoulder strap support can detach from the hammock, posing a fall hazard to the baby.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the carrier immediately and contact Playtex Products Inc., fo…. Verify recall #05117 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Playtex Products Inc., of Westport, Conn. issued this CPSC recall-The shoulder strap support can detach from the hammock, posing a fall hazard to the baby..

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agency class: February 22, 2005
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05117 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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

Reason for recall

The shoulder strap support can detach from the hammock, posing a fall hazard to the baby.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the carrier immediately and contact Playtex Products Inc., for instructions on returning the carrier for a replacement.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	05117
Date reported	February 22, 2005
Date initiated	February 22, 2005
Recalling firm	Playtex Products Inc., of Westport, Conn.
Affected scope	About 32,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the carrier immediately and contact Playtex Products Inc., for instructions on returning the carrier …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The shoulder strap support can detach from the hammock, posing a fall hazard to the baby.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the carrier immediately and contact Playtex Products Inc., for instructions on returning the carrier for a replacement.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 22, 2005. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05117.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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