Baby Hammocks Recalled by Nova Natural Toys & Crafts Due to Fall and Strangulation Hazards

Recalled August 4, 2009 · CPSC recall 09760

Hazard

The hammock can flip over, posing a serious fall hazard and strangulation hazard to infants who become entrapped in the seat's restraint straps while upside down.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the baby hammock and contact Nova Natural to receive a free replacement hammock. The firm has contacted all known purchasers of this product.

Units

About 265 (Related recalls have been issued: #08-604 and #09-761)

Incidents / injuries

No incidents have been reported.

Description

The recalled baby hammock is a cream-colored canvas and hangs from a wooden pole. The hammock measures about 29 x 43 inches. It has three restraint straps with red buckles and is attached to a cushioned pad for the infant. A mounting fixture, also called a fixing set, is sold with the hammock. "La Siesta" is printed on a tag located below the restraint straps. Model number YABN-1 is printed on a white tag sewn into the hammock's side seam.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the baby hammock and contact Nova Natural to receive a free replacement hammock. The firm has contacted all known purchasers of this product.

Contact

For additional information, contact Nova Natural toll-free at (877) 668-2111 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.novanatural.com

Product

Yayita Baby Hammocks

Distributed by

Nova Natural Toys & Crafts LLC, of Williston, Vt.

Retailers

Nova Natural online at www.novanatural.com from October 2007 through October 2008 for about $100.

Made in

Colombia

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →