Product Recall Number: 22-175
Why was RIO-branded Swinging Hammock Chairs recalled?
Improper insertion of the pins provided for assembly can cause the chair’s legs to collapse, posing an injury hazard to the user.
Product Recall Number: 22-175
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2022-06-30
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: RIO-branded Swinging Hammock Chairs
Description: This recall involves RIO-branded swinging hammock chairs. The folding chairs have a black or gray metal frame, a fabric seat and a backrest with a pillow. Some chairs have a drink holder. They were sold in gray, navy, blue, red and camouflage. RIO is printed below the pillow. Only chairs with warning tags on the back of the chair’s backrest or armrest are included in this recall.
Hazard Description: Improper insertion of the pins provided for assembly can cause the chair’s legs to collapse, posing an injury hazard to the user.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: New Instructions
Units: About 786,000
Incidents: ShelterLogic Group has received 24 reports of incidents that resulted in injuries such as bruises, aches and pains, head lacerations, back strain, concussions and abrasions from consumers who fell while using the chair.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs until they have reviewed the new instructions and the pins are properly inserted into the chair’s legs per the instructions. Consumers should contact ShelterLogic Group to receive the new instructions that will help verify proper and safe pin insertion. New instructions can also be found at www.Safety.ShelterLogic.com.
Sold At: Blain’s Farm & Fleet, Camping World, Costco, Lowe’s and Tractor Supply Company stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, CampingWorld.com, Costco.com, Lowes.com and Walmart.com and other websites from January 2020 through June 2022 for between $40 and $60.
Importers: ShelterLogic Group, owner of RIO Brands, of Watertown, Connecticut
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed