CPSC, Playtex Products Inc., Announce Recall of Hip Hammock Child Carriers
CPSC recall 05117. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The shoulder strap support can detach from the hammock, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the carrier immediately and contact Playtex Products Inc., for instructions on returning the carrier for a replacement.
CPSC recall 05117 has the recall date 22 Feb 2005. The notice names the firm Playtex Products. The recall has about 32,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2005 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The company has received two reports of the shoulder strap detaching from the infant carrier. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 32,000 |
| 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 |
| Product | Playtex Hip Hammock, About 32,000, Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats |
| 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). |
| Manufacturer | Playtex Products Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 32,000Median of 2005: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2005
- 323
- Recalls of 2005 with one of the same hazards
- 16%
- Recalls of 2005 in the category Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats
- 1%
- 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 |
| 19 Dec 2013 | Playtex Recalls Hip Hammock Infant Carriers Due to Fall Hazard |
| 8 Jun 2000 | Playtex Products Voluntarily Announces Pacifier Recall in Cooperation with CPSC |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 05117The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 05117. https://recallregister.com/product/2882-cpsc-playtex-products-inc-announce-recall-of-hip-hammock-child-carrier/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 05117 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The company has received two reports of the shoulder strap detaching from the infant carrier. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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).
- How many units are in CPSC recall 05117?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 32,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China