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CPSC recall · Reported August 29, 2008

Baby Hammocks Recalled by FlagHouse Inc. Due to Fall and Strangulation Hazards

The hammock can flip over, posing a serious fall hazard and strangulation hazard to infants who get entrapped in the seat's restraint straps while upside down.

Recall #
08604
Affected scope
About 100
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FlagHouse Inc., of Hasbrouck Heights, N.j. recalled The recalled baby hammock is cream-colored canvas and hangs from a wooden pole. The hammo… - a moderate-severity action.

Baby Hammocks Recalled by FlagHouse Inc. Due to Fall and Strangulation Hazards was recalled by FlagHouse Inc., of Hasbrouck Heights, N.j. in August 29, 2008. Reason: The hammock can flip over, posing a serious fall hazard and strangulation hazard to infants who get entrapped…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the baby hammock and contact FlagHouse to receive…. Verify recall #08604 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

FlagHouse Inc., of Hasbrouck Heights, N.j. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The hammock can flip over, posing a serious fall hazard and strangulation hazard to infants who get entrapped….

Moderate
severity level
August 29, 2008
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08604 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #08604) was formally reported on August 29, 2008. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. FlagHouse Inc., of Hasbrouck Heights, N.j. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 100.

The documented reason for this recall is: The hammock can flip over, posing a serious fall hazard and strangulation hazard to infants who get entrapped in the seat's restraint straps while upside down. 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 should immediately stop using the baby hammock and contact FlagHouse to receive a full refund, or credit toward the purchase of another product. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 100

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

The recalled baby hammock is 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 YABP-1 is printed on a white tag sewn into the hammock's side seam.

Reason for recall

The hammock can flip over, posing a serious fall hazard and strangulation hazard to infants who get entrapped in the seat's restraint straps while upside down.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the baby hammock and contact FlagHouse to receive a full refund, or credit toward the purchase of another product.

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 08604
Date reported August 29, 2008
Date initiated August 29, 2008
Recalling firm FlagHouse Inc., of Hasbrouck Heights, N.j.
Affected scope About 100
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the baby hammock and contact FlagHouse to receive a full refund, or credit toward the pur…

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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?
The recalled baby hammock is 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 YABP-1 is printed on a white tag sewn into the hammock's side seam.. Recalled by FlagHouse Inc., of Hasbrouck Heights, N.j.. Units affected: About 100.
Why was this product recalled?
The hammock can flip over, posing a serious fall hazard and strangulation hazard to infants who get entrapped in the seat's restraint straps while upside down.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the baby hammock and contact FlagHouse to receive a full refund, or credit toward the purchase of another product.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 29, 2008. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08604.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (08604) 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 August 29, 2008. 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.