CPSC recall 09-760, announced August 4, 2009, covers Nova Natural Toys & Crafts Yayita Baby Hammocks (about 265 units). 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 notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the baby hammock and contact Nova Natural to receive a free replacement hammock. Recall contact: call (877) 668-2111, or go to www.novanatural.com.
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Affected model numbers
Model number YABN-1 is printed on a white tag sewn into the hammock's side seam.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was 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.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents have been reported.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Nova Natural Toys & Crafts
- Product type
- Cribs & bassinets, Infant sleep products, Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 09-760
- Units
- About 265 (Related recalls have been issued: #08-604 and #09-761)
- Manufactured in
- Colombia
- Sold at / sales period
- Nova Natural online at www.novanatural.com from October 2007 through October 2008 for about $100.
- Distributor
- Nova Natural Toys & Crafts LLC, of Williston, Vt.
Yayita Baby Hammocks
CPSC product type: Bassinets/Baby Hammocks
Recall contact information
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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