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Product Recall Number: 14-069

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.

Playtex Hip Hammock infant carriers
Here's product recall specific data for Playtex Hip Hammock infant carriers.

  • Product Recall Number: 14-069

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2013-12-19

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Playtex Hip Hammock infant carriers

  • Description: The buckles on the infant carrier straps can crack or break and an baby can fall.

  • Hazard Description: The buckles on the waist and shoulder straps can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the child.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 305,000 and 36,000 in Canada

  • Incidents: Playtex has received 87 reports of the buckles cracking or breaking, including two reports of injuries, where one infant required emergency room treatment.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using the carrier and contact Playtex for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.

  • 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.  

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed