November 18, 2009

Baby Hammocks

Name of Product: Yayita Baby Hammocks

Distributor: Three Sisters Toys Inc., Neptune Beach, Fla.

Hazard: 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.

Description: 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.

Sold by: Three Sisters Toys online at www.threesisterstoys.com from December 2007 through July 2008 for about $100.

Remedy: Consumers should 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.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Three Sisters Toys toll-free at (888) 537-9293 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.threesisterstoys.com