Hayneedle Recalls Wooden Arc Hammock Stands Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 12749 · announced September 20, 2012 · Hayneedle · 557 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The layers of wood in the stand can separate and fail, causing the stand to break and posing a fall hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm received 25 reports of incidents, including four injuries with two that required medical attention.
Sold at: Online at Hammocks.com, hayneedle.com and Walmart Marketplace from March 2012 through September 2013 for between $300 and $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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.