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Baby hammocks recalled for strangulation hazard
Baby hammocks recalled for strangulation hazard
Wed, Nov 19, 2009 (BabyCenter News) — Three Sisters Toys has announced a recall of about 20 Yayita baby hammocks in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The hammock can flip over, causing a baby lying in it to fall out or get strangled by the seat's restraint straps while upside down. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled baby hammock is made from 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. A mounting fixture, also called a fixing set, is sold with the hammock. The words “La Siesta” are printed on a tag located below the restraint straps. The model number YABN-1 is printed on a white tag sewn into the hammock’s side seam.

The hammocks were sold online at www.threesisterstoys.com from December 2007 through July 2008 for about $100. They were made in Colombia.

-- Grace Blasco, BabyCenter News

What you can do:
• Immediately stop using the baby hammock and return it to Three Sisters Toys to receive a full refund. The firm has contacted all known purchasers of this product.

• For additional information, call Three Sisters Toys toll-free at (888) 537-9293 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website.

• See a photo of the recalled baby hammocks on the CPSC's website.