CPSC recall 10-324, announced August 24, 2010, covers MamaLittleHelper Infant and Toddler Hammocks (about 500 units). The side-to-side shifting or tilting of the hammock can cause the infant to roll and become entrapped or wedged against the hammock's fabric and/or mattress pad, resulting in a suffocation hazard. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Parents and caregivers should immediately stop using the hammocks and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. Recall contact: call (866) 612-9986, or go to www.mamalittlehelper.com/recall.htm.
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Affected model numbers
"MamaLittleHelper" is printed on a label sewn onto the hammock models 1010 and 1020.
Which products are included?
This recall includes MamaLittleHelper Hammocks with model numbers 1010, 1020 and BL222. They have a steel frame and a fabric hammock with a mattress which are connected by a large spring, safety rope and a metal hanger. Model BL222 has a computerized rocker device. "MamaLittleHelper" is printed on a label sewn onto the hammock models 1010 and 1020. Model BL222 does not have a label.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The side-to-side shifting or tilting of the hammock can cause the infant to roll and become entrapped or wedged against the hammock's fabric and/or mattress pad, resulting in a suffocation hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received three reports of the hammock becoming unbalanced, including one report of a two-month old who rolled to the side corner of the hammock and was found crying face down. No injuries have been reported
Official remedy
Parents and caregivers should immediately stop using the hammocks and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. Contact MamaLittleHelper to receive a free repair kit for hammock models 1010 and 1020. Consumers who own model BL222 should return the hammock to MamaLittleHelper in exchange for a new hammock. There is no repair available for model BL222. Repair kits can also be ordered online at www.mamalittlehelper.com/recall.htm
Product and sales details
- Brand
- MamaLittleHelper
- Manufacturer
- MamaLittleHelper LLC, of Frisco, Texas
- Product type
- Cribs & bassinets, Infant sleep products
- Recall number
- 10-324
- Units
- About 500
- Manufactured in
- Malaysia
- Sold at / sales period
- Exclusively online at www.mamalittlehelper.com from May 2008 through February 2010 for between $100 and $230.
Infant and Toddler Hammocks
CPSC product type: Bassinets/Baby Hammocks
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact MamaLittleHelper toll-free at (866) 612-9986 between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website www.mamalittlehelper.com/recall.htm or email the firm at recall@mamalittlehelper.
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