Product 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 (approximately 6.5 to 16kg). 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. They come in basic and deluxe styles. The hip hammock's fabric is suede or ultra-suede in black or navy colours on the outside, and the inside lining is black, black and white check or burgundy.
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Reason the product is recalled
The buckles on the waist and shoulder strap may crack or break.
The hazards to consumers
If the buckles crack or break, the Hip Hammock poses a potential fall hazard to infants.
What consumers should do
Consumers should immediately cease using the Hip Hammock and contact Energizer on 1800 810 310 for a full refund.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Energizer Holdings, Inc
Who sold the product
The product was sold exclusively by Harvey Norman in Australia. The product was available online at www.harveynorman.com.au and in store at limited Harvey Norman Big Buys stores, being: Auburn, Springvale, Maroochydore and Enfield.
Identifying product features
Model numbers 05300, 05301, 05302, 05306, 05307 and 05308. The model number will be sewn into the inside panel be low the instructions for use.
All model numbers are being recalled.
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
Model numbers 05300, 05301, 05302, 05306, 05307 and 05308. The model number will be sewn into the inside panel be low the instructions for use.
All model numbers are being recalled.
All model numbers are being recalled.
Dates available for sale
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Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2014/14019 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.
