Baby Hammocks Recalled by Nova Natural Toys & Crafts Due to Fall and Strangulation Hazards

Recall Date
2009-08-04
Manufacturer
Nova Natural Toys & Crafts LLC, of Williston, Vt.
Units Affected
About 265 (Related recalls have been issued: #08-604 and #09-761)

Products Involved

Yayita Baby Hammocks

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the baby hammock and contact Nova Natural to receive a free replacement hammock. The firm has contacted all known purchasers of this product.

Reported Injuries

No incidents have been reported.

Sold At

Nova Natural online at www.novanatural.com from October 2007 through October 2008 for about $100.

Manufactured In

Colombia

Full Recall 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.

Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28