Playtex Hip Hammock Child Carriers

Description: 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of product: Playtex Hip HammockUnits: 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 Hammock05301 - Deluxe Black Hip Hammock05302 - 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, or visit the Playtex Baby Web site at www.playtexbaby.co [Learn More]