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Product Recall Number: 07-229

Why was Hammock Stands recalled?

The foot brackets on the hammock frame can crack or tear, causing a consumer to fall to the ground.

Hammock Stands
Here's product recall specific data for Hammock Stands.

  • Product Recall Number: 07-229

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-07-02

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Hammock Stands

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Algoma Net Co., of Algoma, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 3,000 Hammock Stands. The foot brackets on the hammock frame can crack or tear, causing a consumer to fall to the ground.Name of Product: Hammock StandsUnits: About 3,000Importer: The Algoma Net Co., of Algoma, Wis.Manufacturer: Danlong Industries Ltd., of ChinaHazard: The foot brackets on the hammock frame can crack or tear, causing a consumer to fall to the ground.Incidents/Injuries: Algoma has received 28 reports of foot brackets cracking or tearing, including eight reports of users falling to the ground. One consumer reported lower back pain and nerve damage, and one consumer reported cutting her lip.Description: The recall includes Algoma hammock stands model numbers 6250, 6250BH, and 6290W88B. They were sold with a cotton rope hammock with wood spreader bars and attached chains. The frame is made of steel and has five separate tubular pieces, including two foot brackets. The model number is located at the top of the instruction sheet that was provided with the hammock stand.Sold at: Kohl's, D.S.I./Supervalu, Fingerhut, Mills Fleet Farm, Shopko Stores, Inc. and Target.com from December 2006 through May 2007 for between $100 and $150.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the hammock stands and contact Algoma for instructions on returning the foot brackets for a free replacement. The recalled units should not be returned to the retailer.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Algoma at (800) 800-7083 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.algomanet.com.

  • Hazard Description: The foot brackets on the hammock frame can crack or tear, causing a consumer to fall to the ground.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 3,000

  • Incidents: Algoma has received 28 reports of foot brackets cracking or tearing, including eight reports of users falling to the ground. One consumer reported lower back pain and nerve damage, and one consumer reported cutting her lip.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the hammock stands and contact Algoma for instructions on returning the foot brackets for a free replacement. The recalled units should not be returned to the retailer.

  • Sold At: Kohl's, D.S.I./Supervalu, Fingerhut, Mills Fleet Farm, Shopko Stores, Inc. and Target.com from December 2006 through May 2007 for between $100 and $150.

  • Importers: The Algoma Net Co., of Algoma, Wis.

  • Manufacturers: Danlong Industries Ltd., of China

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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