CPSC2016-08-02

BYA Sports Recalls Hammocks Due to Fall Hazard

Product photos

BYA Sports hammock
BYA Sports hammock
Metal rings on end of BYA Sports hammock
Metal rings on end of BYA Sports hammock
Broken metal ring from BYA Sports hammock
Broken metal ring from BYA Sports hammock
BYA Sports hammock in blue stuff sack
BYA Sports hammock in blue stuff sack
BYA Sports hammock in orange stuff sack
BYA Sports hammock in orange stuff sack
Hazard

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.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hammocks and contact BYA Sports for a free replacement hammock.
Sold at
Gander Mountain stores nationwide and online at amazon.com, dicksportinggoods.com, promotive.com and target.com from January 2015 through March 2016 for between $60 and $75.
Affected count
About 760
Injuries reported
The firm has received two reports of ring failure, including one report of bruising from a fall.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Bring Your Adventure (BYA) Sports hammocks
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.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/BYA-Sports-Recalls-Hammocks

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