Table of contents
- Latest Baby Hammock Swing Lawsuit Updates
- June 29, 2023: CPSC Announces the CaTeam Swing Recall
- What Is an Inclined Sleeper?
- Who May Be Affected?
- Reported Injuries or Damages
- Recall and Regulatory Background
- Evidence to Preserve
- Filing Deadlines
- Frequently Asked Questions
- How Do I Report a Problem with a Recalled Baby Hammock Swing?
- What Does the Recalled CaTeam Baby Hammock Swing Look Like?
- Who Makes the Recalled CaTeam Baby Hammock Swing?
- Will CaTeam or Amazon Contact Me About the Recalled Baby Hammock Swing?
CaTeam Canvas Baby Hammock Swings were recalled on June 29, 2023, because CPSC says they are banned inclined sleepers with a suffocation hazard. About 700 swings were sold online from November 2022 through January 2023 for between $70 and $100.
The swing is an infant hammock made of wood and cloth, with a CaTeam label stitched on it. No lawsuit, class action or MDL names the CaTeam swing, and CPSC reports no incidents or injuries.
CPSC says owners should stop using the swing immediately and contact CaTeam for a full refund and instructions on how to properly dispose of it.
Latest Baby Hammock Swing Lawsuit Updates
June 29, 2023: CPSC Announces the CaTeam Swing Recall
On June 29, 2023, CPSC announced CaTeam’s recall of about 700 Canvas Baby Hammock Swings, recall number 23-237 [1]. The notice calls the swing a banned hazardous product.
The remedy is a full refund from CaTeam, along with proper disposal of the swing. The notice lists China as the place of manufacture.
What Is an Inclined Sleeper?
According to PIRG, the Safe Sleep for Babies Act prohibits the manufacture, sale or distribution of inclined sleepers. These are made for infants up to 1 year old, with a sleep surface inclined over 10 degrees [2].
CPSC says the CaTeam swing falls under that ban. The swing was marketed for infant sleep and has an incline angle greater than 10 degrees.
Who May Be Affected?
Parents and caregivers who bought a CaTeam Canvas Baby Hammock Swing may be affected, along with any infant who slept in one. The swings were sold online at cateam.store and Amazon.com.
Look for a CaTeam label stitched on the hammock. Check your order history at either store to see when you bought the swing and what you paid.
A family whose child slept in the swing and was hurt may want to keep the records listed below. Whether your family has a claim can only be judged in an individual legal review.
Reported Injuries or Damages
No court filing alleges injury or damages from the CaTeam swing. CPSC’s hazard statement describes inclined sleepers as a category, not this swing alone.
According to that statement, infant fatalities have occurred in inclined sleepers. They followed cases where infants rolled from their back to their stomach or side while unrestrained, or under other circumstances.
Recall and Regulatory Background
CaTeam runs the refund program for the recall. This recall alone does not establish that CaTeam is liable for any harm. Owners can reach CaTeam in these ways:
- Call collect at 206-607-8266, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday
- Email recall.cateam@gmail.com
- Visit the CaTeam recall page [3]
Evidence to Preserve
If a child was hurt in a baby hammock swing, keep these items safe and unchanged:
- The swing itself and its CaTeam label
- The order confirmation or receipt from cateam.store or Amazon
- Photographs of the swing, how it was set up and any damage
- The recall notice and any messages with CaTeam, Amazon or CPSC
- Medical, hospital and emergency records for the child
- A note of when and how the child slept in the swing
Do not repair, wash or throw away the swing before a lawyer advises you, because its condition and set-up may matter to any later claim.
Filing Deadlines
State law sets the time limits for filing a baby swing injury claim. Those limits depend on your home state and on when you learned the swing caused the harm.
Missing a deadline can end a claim even when the facts are strong, so talk with a lawyer promptly about your own deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Report a Problem with a Recalled Baby Hammock Swing?
You can report a problem with a recalled baby hammock swing to CPSC. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772, or report a dangerous product at SaferProducts.gov.
What Does the Recalled CaTeam Baby Hammock Swing Look Like?
The recalled CaTeam baby hammock swing is made of wood and cloth, with adjustable height settings. It came in ivory, taupe gray, gray, dark gray, blue, ochre, green and pink.
Who Makes the Recalled CaTeam Baby Hammock Swing?
CPSC lists CaTeam, of Oak Harbor, Washington, as the company behind the recalled baby hammock swing. The notice also says the swings were manufactured in China.
Will CaTeam or Amazon Contact Me About the Recalled Baby Hammock Swing?
CaTeam and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers of the recalled baby hammock swing, according to CPSC. If you bought one and have heard nothing, use the CaTeam recall page to ask about a refund.