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.
Incidents/Injuries:A four-month old infant girl fell out of the hammock when the metal stand broke, but she was not injured.
Description: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.
Sold at:Online at www.mamalittlehelper.com from December 2009 through February 2010 for about $100 with the hammock.
Manufactured in:China
Remedy: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.
Consumer 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
For more information, visit the CPSC website