Safety Recalls, Product Recall Notices, Dangerous Products, Consumer Product Safety Recalls

from Accident Lawyer Hawaii - Defective Products Claims - Product Liability Attorney William H. Lawson


Home > Furniture & Accessories > Car Seats/Carriers/Backpacks
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 22,2005
Release # 05-117
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 522-8230
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Playtex Hip Hammock

Units: About 32,000

Manufacturer: Playtex Products Inc., of Westport, Conn.

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.

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
Sold at: 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).

Manufactured in: China

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

Consumer Contact: Consumers should contact Playtex Products Inc., at (800) 522-8230 between 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.

Picture of Recalled Hip Hammock





Notice and Disclaimer: The information provided in these pages is preliminary and informational only. No liability is offered or assumed for inaccuracies in this information. Please check with the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission to confirm the completeness of all information provided.
Privacy Policy: This website does not collect any personally identifiable information about its visitors. No cookies nor downloaded files are sent to our users. If you have any questions or you wish to contact us about this site- please email us at the email address found on our sponsor's website.
Copyright © 2005-2019: by Accident Lawyer Hawaii - Construction Accident Lawyer Honolulu HI William H. Lawson



Please support our sponsors. The information on these pages is primarily brought to you by the following sponsors:
Automotive Safety Recalls - Unsafe Vehicles and Auto Parts - Hawaii Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer - SCI Attorney Honolulu - Hawaii Elevator Accident Lawyer - Escalator Accident Attorney Honolulu - Hawaii Truck Accident Attorney - Bus Accident Lawyer Honolulu - Hawaii Drowning Lawyer - Diving and Swimming Pool Accident Attorney Honolulu - Hawaii Brain Injury Lawyer - Hawaii - Brain Injury Attorney Honolulu - Hawaii Wrongful Death Lawyer - Hawaii - Wrongful Death Attorney Honolulu - Hawaii Motorcycle Accident Attorney - Motorbike Accident Lawyer Hawaii - Hawaii Drunk Driver Personal Injury Lawyer - Drugs, Texting and Drunk Driving - Hawaii Accident Investigation - Hawaii Claim Investigator