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Infant Suffocation Deaths Prompt Recall of Amby Baby Motion Beds/Hammocks

Reported: December 8, 2009 Initiated: December 8, 2009 #10056

Product Description

The Amby Baby Motion Bed consists of a steel frame and a fabric hammock which are connected by a large spring and metal crossbar. There is only one model of the hammock available which can be identified by a label sewn onto the hammock stating: "Amby - Babies Love It, Naturally."

Reason for Recall

The side-to-side shifting or tilting of the hammock can cause the infant to roll and become entrapped or wedged against the hammock's fabric and/or mattress pad, resulting in a suffocation hazard.

Remedy

This firm is no longer in business. The repair kit is no longer available. Consumers who have not received the repair kit should immediately stop using this product and discard it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The Amby Baby Motion Bed consists of a steel frame and a fabric hammock which are connected by a large spring and metal crossbar. There is only one model of the hammock available which can be identified by a label sewn onto the hammock stating: "Amby - Babies Love It, Naturally.". Recalled by Amby Baby USA, of Minneapolis, Minn.. Units affected: About 24,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The side-to-side shifting or tilting of the hammock can cause the infant to roll and become entrapped or wedged against the hammock's fabric and/or mattress pad, resulting in a suffocation hazard.
What should consumers do?
This firm is no longer in business. The repair kit is no longer available. Consumers who have not received the repair kit should immediately stop using this product and discard it.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 8, 2009. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 10056.