Playtex Recalls Hip Hammock Infant Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 14069. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The buckles on the waist and shoulder straps can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the child.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the carrier and contact Playtex for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.
CPSC recall 14069 has the recall date 19 Dec 2013. The notice names the firm Playtex Products. The recall has about 305,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2013 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Baby Carriers.
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| Incidents and injuries | Playtex has received 87 reports of the buckles cracking or breaking, including two reports of injuries, where one infant required emergency room treatment. |
|---|---|
| Units | 305,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| 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. |
| Product | Playtex Hip Hammock infant carriers, About 305,000 and 36,000 in Canada, Baby Carriers |
| 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. |
| Manufacturer | Playtex Products Inc |
| Importer | Playtex Products Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 305,000Median of 2013: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2013
- 290
- Recalls of 2013 with one of the same hazards
- 20%
- Recalls of 2013 in the category Baby Carriers
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Playtex Products
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2017 | Playtex Recalls Children's Plates and Bowls Due to Choking Hazard |
| 22 Jan 2014 | Playtex Recalls Pacifier Holder Clips Due to Choking Hazard |
| 22 Feb 2005 | CPSC, Playtex Products Inc., Announce Recall of Hip Hammock Child Carriers |
| 8 Jun 2000 | Playtex Products Voluntarily Announces Pacifier Recall in Cooperation with CPSC |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 14069The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 14069. https://recallregister.com/product/1586-playtex-recalls-hip-hammock-infant-carriers-due-to-fall-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 14069 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Playtex has received 87 reports of the buckles cracking or breaking, including two reports of injuries, where one infant required emergency room treatment.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 14069?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 14069?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 305,000 and 36,000 in Canada