CPSCAugust 4, 2009

Baby Hammocks Recalled by Nova Natural Toys & Crafts

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

Why was Baby Hammocks Recalled by Nova Natural Toys & Crafts recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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

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Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Yayita Baby Hammocks
Company
Nova Natural Toys & Crafts LLC, of Williston, Vt.
Quantity
About 265 (Related recalls have been issued: #08-604 and #09-761)
Sold at
Nova Natural online at www.novanatural.com from October 2007 through October 2008 for about $100.
Recall date
August 4, 2009
Incidents / injuries
No incidents have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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