CPSC2015-09-24
Bed Bath & Beyond Hammock Stands Recalled by Pride Family Brands Due To Fall Hazard
Pride Family Brands, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Hazard
Z-shaped hooks that attach the hammock to the hammock stand can bend or break, resulting in a consumer falling to the ground.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Bed Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and online at www.bedbathandbeyond.com from March 2014 through July 2015 for about $100.
Affected count
About 13,900 (an additional 55 units sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Destination Summer Hammock Stands
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Bed-Bath-and-Beyond-Hammock-Stands-Recalled-by-Pride-Family-BrandsDon't want to check this manually?
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