Product Recall Number: 12123
Why was Standard and Economy Hammock Stands recalled?
The foot brackets used to support the hammock can crack, causing the stand to collapse. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 12123
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2012-02-28
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Standard and Economy Hammock Stands
Description: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard Description: The foot brackets used to support the hammock can crack, causing the stand to collapse. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 2,300
Incidents: Twin Oaks has received 43 reports of cracked foot brackets, including several reports of consumers who fell to the ground when the foot brackets collapsed. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the hammock stands and contact Twin Oaks Hammocks for instructions on returning the foot brackets for a free replacement.
Sold At: Twin Oaks catalog and website, craft fairs and independent retail stores nationwide from December 2007 through June 2011 for between $100 and $150.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: Twin Oaks, of Louisa, Va.
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed