CPSC recall 00107b, announced May 10, 2000, covers Hangouts Baby hammocks (about 350 units). These baby hammocks can suddenly become twisted around children's necks and strangle them. The notice cites 12 incident reports and 12 deaths. Consumers with one of these hammocks should stop using it immediately, and return it to Hangouts for a free, standard single hammock (model MY-SS-1130). Recall contact: call (800) 205-4916.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The label attached to the end loop reads, "Hangouts® from Bellartson" and "Woven by Hand in MEXICO."
Which products are included?
The "baby hammocks" are 6-foot-long mini-hammocks. They are woven from thin cotton strings with nylon end strings in solid or multi-striped colors. The label attached to the end loop reads, "Hangouts® from Bellartson" and "Woven by Hand in MEXICO."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
These baby hammocks can suddenly become twisted around children's necks and strangle them. Also, infants sleeping on soft bedding can become wedged in positions in which they cannot breathe.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported in these hammocks but, between 1984 and 1995, CPSC received reports of 12 deaths of children in other mini-hammocks.
Official remedy
Consumers with one of these hammocks should stop using it immediately, and return it to Hangouts for a free, standard single hammock (model MY-SS-1130).
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Hangouts
- Product type
- Cribs & bassinets, Infant sleep products
- Recall number
- 00107b
- Units
- About 350
- Manufactured in
- Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- The Hangout store in Boulder, Colo., and its catalogs sold these hammocks as model number MY-BB-1110, from January 1990 through September 1999, for about $20.
- Importer
- Hangouts, of Boulder Colo.
Baby hammocks
CPSC product type: Bassinets/Baby Hammocks
Recall contact information
For more information, call Hangouts at (800) 205-4916 anytime.
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