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Baby Hammock Metal Stands
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The C-shaped metal stand can break where the curved arm attaches to the leg of the metal frame, posing a fall hazard to an infant in the hammock.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Parents and caregivers should immediately stop using the hammock stands and find an alternate, safe sleeping environment for their baby. Contact MamaLittleHelper to receive a free metal hammock stand in exchange for the recalled C-shaped metal stand. MamaLittleHelper is directly contacting the six consumers who received the C-shaped metal stands.
Who to contact: For more 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 at www.mamalittlehelper.com or email the firm at recall@mamalittlehelper.com
The product
The baby hammock hangs from the recalled metal C-shaped stand which is about five feet tall and is silver-colored. The metal C-shaped stands were sent to the six consumers with hammock model numbers 1010 and 1020 instead of the original metal frame advertised with the hammock.
Details
- Units affected
- About 6
- Recall date
- August 24, 2010
- Brand
- MamaLittleHelper LLC, of Frisco, Texas
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- A four-month old infant girl fell out of the hammock when the metal stand broke, but she was not injured.
Online at www.mamalittlehelper.com from December 2009 through February 2010 for about $100 with the hammock.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Baby Hammock Metal Stands Recalled by MamaLittleHelper Due to Fall Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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