CPSC2008-10-01
Pottery Barn Recalls Wooden Hammock Stands Due to Fall and Laceration Hazard
Pottery Barn, of San Francisco, Calif.
Hazard
When used outdoors, the wood in the hammock stand can deteriorate over time and break, posing a risk of falls and lacerations to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should remove the two top side brackets of the hammock stand and dispose of the remaining portion of the hammock stand. Contact Pottery Barn to schedule a free pickup of the brackets and to receive a merchandise credit for the amount of the stand.
Sold at
Pottery Barn catalog and the firm's Web site from March 2003 through July 2008 for about $300.
Affected count
About 30,000
Injuries reported
Pottery Barn has received 12 reports of injuries requiring medical attention, including lacerations, neck and back pain, bruising, and one incident involving fractured ribs and about 50 reports of the hammock stand breaking.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Wooden Hammock Stands
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Pottery Barn toll-free at (888) 922-9245 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.potterybarn.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Pottery-Barn-Recalls-Wooden-Hammock-Stands-Due-to-Fall-and-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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