CPSCAugust 4, 2009

Baby Hammocks Recalled by Kaplan Early Learning Due to

Baby Hammocks Recalled by Kaplan Early Learning Due to Fall and Strangulation Hazards

Why was Baby Hammocks Recalled by Kaplan Early Learning Due to 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 Kaplan to receive a full credit toward the purchase of another product. The firm has contacted all known purchasers of this product. Contact: For additional information, contact Kaplan at (800) 334-2014 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kaplanco.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
La Siesta Yayita Baby Hammocks
Company
Kaplan Early Learning Company, of Lewisville, N.C.
Quantity
About 200 (Related recalls have been issued: #08-604 and #09-760)
Sold at
Kaplan's 2005-2007 Infant, Toddlers & Two (ITT) catalog and online at www.kaplanco.com from July 2005 through August 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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