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CPSC recall · Reported September 18, 2000

CPSC, Hamacas Recall Baby Hammocks

Without spreader bars to hold the mini-hammock bed open, the mini-hammocks can suddenly twist around children's necks and strangle them. Also, infants sleeping on soft bedding can…

Recall #
01500
Affected scope
53
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The CPSC recalled They are woven from thin cotton strings with nylon end strings in solid or multi-striped … - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC, Hamacas Recall Baby Hammocks was recalled and listed by the CPSC in September 18, 2000. Reason: Without spreader bars to hold the mini-hammock bed open, the mini-hammocks can suddenly twist around children…. Remedy: Consumers with one of these hammocks should stop using it immediately. For additional inf…. Verify recall #01500 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-Without spreader bars to hold the mini-hammock bed open, the mini-hammocks can suddenly twist around children….

Moderate
severity level
53 units
affected scope
September 18, 2000
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01500 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #01500) was formally reported on September 18, 2000. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as 53.

The documented reason for this recall is: Without spreader bars to hold the mini-hammock bed open, the mini-hammocks can suddenly twist around children's necks and strangle them. Also, infants sleeping on soft bedding can become wedged in positions in which the… Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers with one of these hammocks should stop using it immediately. For additional information, contact Hamacas to receive an adult replacement hammock. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

53

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

They are woven from thin cotton strings with nylon end strings in solid or multi-striped colors. The label attached to the end loop reads, "WOVEN BY HAND AND MADE IN YUCATAN MEXICO."

Reason for recall

Without spreader bars to hold the mini-hammock bed open, the mini-hammocks can suddenly twist around children's necks and strangle them. Also, infants sleeping on soft bedding can become wedged in positions in which they cannot breathe.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers with one of these hammocks should stop using it immediately. For additional information, contact Hamacas to receive an adult replacement hammock.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 01500
Date reported September 18, 2000
Date initiated September 18, 2000
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope 53
Distribution Not disclosed
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Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Scale of Impact

53 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

What to do with this recall

Consumers with one of these hammocks should stop using it immediately. For additional information, contact Hamacas to receive an …

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  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
They are woven from thin cotton strings with nylon end strings in solid or multi-striped colors. The label attached to the end loop reads, "WOVEN BY HAND AND MADE IN YUCATAN MEXICO.". Units affected: 53.
Why was this product recalled?
Without spreader bars to hold the mini-hammock bed open, the mini-hammocks can suddenly twist around children's necks and strangle them. Also, infants sleeping on soft bedding can become wedged in positions in which they cannot breathe.
What should consumers do?
Consumers with one of these hammocks should stop using it immediately. For additional information, contact Hamacas to receive an adult replacement hammock.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 18, 2000. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 01500.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (01500) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported September 18, 2000. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.