Bed Bath & Beyond Hammock Stands Recalled by Pride Family Brands Due To Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 15252 · announced September 24, 2015 · Pride Family Brands · 13,900 units affected
The product
The recalled hammock stand was sold under the Bed Bath & Beyond Destination Summer private label. The bronze-colored heavy gauge steel hammock stand with enamel finish measures 15 feet long by 3.5 feet wide by 4 feet high.
The hazard
Z-shaped hooks that attach the hammock to the hammock stand can bend or break, resulting in a consumer falling to the ground.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the product, dispose of the Z-shaped hooks and contact Pride Family Brands to obtain a free set of heavier-gauged, S-shaped replacement hooks. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received 13 reports of the z-shaped hooks bending or breaking, resulting in consumers falling to the ground and injuring various body parts.
Sold at: Bed Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and online at www.bedbathandbeyond.com from March 2014 through July 2015 for about $100.
Consumer contact: Pride Family Brands toll-free at 855-612-9800 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.bedbathandbeyond.com and click on “Safety & Recalls” at the bottom of the page.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.