Playtex Hip Hammock
CPSC Recall #05-117 — February 21, 2005
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 05-117 |
| Recall Date | February 21, 2005 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 32,000 |
| Manufacturer | Playtex Products Inc., of Westport, Conn. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| 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). |
Product
Playtex Hip Hammock
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 Hammock05301 - Deluxe Black Hip Hammock05302 - Deluxe Navy Blue Hip Hammock
Hazard
The shoulder strap support can detach from the hammock, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
Incidents & Injuries
The company has received two reports of the shoulder strap detaching from the infant carrier. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should stop using the carrier immediately and contact Playtex Products Inc., for instructions on returning the carrier for a replacement.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.
Furniture tip-overs are a leading cause of pediatric injuries in the U.S., particularly dressers, bookcases, and television stands. CPSC data shows that a child dies approximately every two weeks from a furniture or TV tip-over. Unstable high chairs, baby swings, and bouncers are also frequent recall subjects due to fall risks. ASTM International standards now require that certain furniture must meet tip-over resistance standards, and CPSC has been actively pursuing mandatory requirements for dressers and chests. If you have furniture that was not recalled but feels unstable, wall-anchoring kits are widely available at hardware stores.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.