CPSC2000-09-18
CPSC, Hamacas Recall Baby Hammocks
Hamacas, of Yelm, Wash.
Hazard
Without spreader bars to hold the mini-hammock bed open, the mini-hammocks can suddenly twist around children's necks and strangle them. Also, infants sleeping on soft bedding can become wedged in positions in which they cannot breathe.
Remedy
Consumers with one of these hammocks should stop using it immediately. For additional information, contact Hamacas to receive an adult replacement hammock.
Sold at
Hamacas sold these hammocks on their web site as model number HA005, from January through April 2000, for about $20.
Affected count
53
Injuries reported
No injuries have been reported with these hammocks but, between 1984 and 1995, CPSC received reports of 12 deaths of children in other mini-hammocks. CPSC also recommends that babies never be placed on soft bedding. To prevent suffocation, babies should sleep in a crib on a firm, flat mattress on their backs, with no pillows or other soft bedding.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Products
Mini-hammocks
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Hamacas at (360) 493-6600 or e-mail Hamacas at info@hamacas.com to receive an adult replacement hammock.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2000/CPSC-Hamacas-Recall-Baby-HammocksDon't want to check this manually?
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