Recalls / 2012-09-20

Hayneedle Recalls Wooden Arc Hammock Stands Due to Fall Hazard

12749 · Recalled 2012-09-20 · CPSC page

Description

The recalled Shorea wood hammock stands are natural or driftwood colored with an arc-shaped holder standing perpendicular to two base pieces. The stand is 14.5 feet long, 5 feet wide and 4.25 feet high. The stand is compatible with spreader bar hammocks, which are sold separately. The item/model number VFA042-1 or VFA287-1 is printed on the packaging.

Hazards

The layers of wood in the stand can separate and fail, causing the stand to break and posing a fall hazard.

Reported injuries

The firm received 25 reports of incidents, including four injuries with two that required medical attention.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the hammock stand and return it to Hayneedle. Hayneedle is offering consumers a full refund, including return shipping costs. Hayneedle has directly contacted consumers who purchased the hammock stands.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Shorea Wooden Arc Hammock Stands		557

Parties

Distributor: Hayneedle Inc., of Omaha, Neb.
Made in: Vietnam
Sold at: Online at Hammocks.com, hayneedle.com, Walmart Marketplace, $380.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Hayneedle Customer Care toll-free at (866) 508-1142 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Saturday, or visit the firm’s website at www.hayneedle.com to schedule a convenient pick up time for your hammock stand and arrange a full refund.

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Source: CPSC recall 12749. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.