Baby Hammocks Recalled by Nova Natural Toys & Crafts Due to Fall and Strangulation Hazards
Recall 09760 · Aug 4, 2009 · Nova Natural Toys & Crafts LLC
265
units affected
265
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09760
- Date
- Aug 4, 2009
- Company
- Nova Natural Toys & Crafts LLC
- Units affected
- 265
- Product
- Yayita Baby Hammocks
- Product type
- Bassinets/Baby Hammocks
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
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 can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents have been reported.
- Sold at
- Nova Natural online at www.novanatural.com from October 2007 through October 2008 for about $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled yayita baby hammocks?
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.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.