CPSC2008-08-29
Baby Hammocks Recalled by FlagHouse Inc. Due to Fall and Strangulation Hazards
FlagHouse Inc., of Hasbrouck Heights, N.J.
Hazard
The hammock can flip over, posing a serious fall hazard and strangulation hazard to infants who get entrapped in the seat's restraint straps while upside down.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the baby hammock and contact FlagHouse to receive a full refund, or credit toward the purchase of another product.
Sold at
FlagHouse Inc.'s catalog, and online at www.flaghouse.com, and at BJ Wholesale Club's Web site, www.bjs.com, from September 2007 through August 2008 for about $90.
Affected count
About 100
Injuries reported
FlagHouse has received one report of an incident in which the hammock flipped over entrapping a 7-month-old boy in the restraint straps. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Colombia
Products
Yayita Baby Hammocks
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact FlagHouse at (800) 793-7900 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.flaghouse.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Baby-Hammocks-Recalled-by-FlagHouse-Inc-Due-to-Fall-and-Strangulation-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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