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Archived - Playtex Hip Hammock
- Starting date:
- February 1, 2005
- Posting date:
- February 1, 2005
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Physical Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001435
Affected products
Playtex Hip Hammock
Product description
Cloth baby carrier/sling, model number 05300.
The recall was also conducted in the US in conjunction with the CPSC. Two other products included in this recall were not sold in Canada.
For full CPSC release and picture:
CPSC, Playtex Products Inc., Announce Recall of Hip Hammock Child Carriers
Hazard identified
The shoulder strap support can detach from the hammock, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
Number sold
Approximately 250 units have been sold to consumers in Canada.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Playtex Limited
Tel: 1-800-522-8230
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What you should do
Consumers should stop using the carrier immediately and contact Playtex Products Inc., for instructions on returning the carrier for a replacement. Consumers should contact Playtex Products Inc., at 1-800-522-8230 between 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday for instructions on returning the carrier for a free replacement.