CPSC recall 01-500, announced September 18, 2000, covers Hamacas Mini-hammocks (53 units). Without spreader bars to hold the mini-hammock bed open, the mini-hammocks can suddenly twist 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. Recall contact: call (360) 493-6600, or email info@hamacas.com.
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The label attached to the end loop reads, "WOVEN BY HAND AND MADE IN YUCATAN MEXICO."
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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, "WOVEN BY HAND AND MADE IN YUCATAN MEXICO."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Without spreader bars to hold the mini-hammock bed open, the mini-hammocks can suddenly twist 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 injuries have been reported with these hammocks but, between 1984 and 1995, CPSC received reports of 12 deaths of children in other mini-hammocks. CPSC also recommends that babies never be placed on soft bedding. To prevent suffocation, babies should sleep in a crib on a firm, flat mattress on their backs, with no pillows or other soft bedding.
Official remedy
Consumers with one of these hammocks should stop using it immediately. For additional information, contact Hamacas to receive an adult replacement hammock.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Hamacas
- Product type
- Cribs & bassinets, Infant sleep products
- Recall number
- 01-500
- Units
- 53
- Manufactured in
- Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- Hamacas sold these hammocks on their web site as model number HA005, from January through April 2000, for about $20.
- Importer
- Hamacas, of Yelm, Wash.
Mini-hammocks
CPSC product type: Bassinets/Baby Hammocks
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Hamacas at (360) 493-6600 or e-mail Hamacas at info@hamacas.com to receive an adult replacement hammock.
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