Hamacas, of Yelm, Wash., recalled 53 baby hammocks. Without spreader bars to hold the mini-hammock bed open, the mini-hammocks can suddenly twist around children's neck and strangle them. Also, infants sleeping on soft bedding can become wedged in positions in which they cannot breathe.

The baby hammocks are 6-foot-long mini-hammocks. 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." Hamacas sold these hammocks on their web site as model number HA005 from January through April 2000 for about $20.

Consumers with one of these hammocks should stop using it immediately. For additional information, contact Hamacas at (360) 493-6600 or e-mail Hamacas at info@hamacas.com/recall to receive an adult replacement hammock.