Recalls / 2016-08-02

BYA Sports Recalls Hammocks Due to Fall Hazard

16237 · Recalled 2016-08-02 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves BYA Sports Double Hammocks sold in blue or orange. The nylon hammocks measure about 12 feet by 6.5 feet with an attached nylon stuff sack and metal ring on the ends. The BYA logo is printed on the front of the stuff sack. Hammocks with the following UPC bar codes printed on the back of the merchandising card attached to the hammock are included in the recall: 7456112010186 (orange) and 7456112010193 (blue). The BYA logo and "DOUBLE HAMMOCK" is printed on the front of the merchandising card.

Hazards

A weld on the ring of the hammocks can fail, allowing the hammock to pull free and fall while in use, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Reported injuries

The firm has received two reports of ring failure, including one report of bruising from a fall.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hammocks and contact BYA Sports for a free replacement hammock.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Bring Your Adventure (BYA) Sports hammocks		About 760

Parties

Manufacturer: BYA Sports
Made in: China
Sold at: Gander Mountain, online at amazon.com, dicksportinggoods.com, promotive.com, target.com, $75.

Consumer contact

BYA Sports collect at 303-443-0163 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.BYAsports.com and click on the Recall Information tab for more information.

More images

Metal rings on end of BYA Sports hammock

Broken metal ring from BYA Sports hammock

Source: CPSC recall 16237. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.