CPSC recall · Reported December 19, 2013
Playtex Recalls Hip Hammock Infant Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
The buckles on the waist and shoulder straps can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the child.
Playtex Products Inc., of Dover, Del. recalled The Playtex Hip Hammock is an infant carrier designed to strap the baby against the careg….
Playtex Recalls Hip Hammock Infant Carriers Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by Playtex Products Inc., of Dover, Del. in December 19, 2013. Reason: The buckles on the waist and shoulder straps can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the child.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the carrier and contact Playtex for instructions on how to re…. Verify recall #14069 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Playtex Products Inc., of Dover, Del. issued this CPSC recall-The buckles on the waist and shoulder straps can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the child..
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- December 19, 2013
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14069 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.
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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.
Reason for recall
The buckles on the waist and shoulder straps can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the child.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the carrier and contact Playtex for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 14069 |
| Date reported | December 19, 2013 |
| Date initiated | December 19, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Playtex Products Inc., of Dover, Del. |
| Affected scope | About 305,000 and 36,000 in Canada |
| 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 and contact Playtex for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.
- Check the recall number (14069) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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