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Grand Trunk Recalls Portable Parachute Hammocks

September 25th, 2009    Subscribe To Our Feed

In cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC), Travel Hammock Inc., dba Grand Trunk, of Skokie, Ill. is recalling 2500 single and double “Parachute” hammocks that were sold from July 2008 through June 2009. It seems the hammocks’ support hooks can fail, causing an occupant to fall and become injured. Nine cases of hook failure have been reported so far.

Manufactured in Indonesia, the recalled hammocks were sold in single and double versions and packaged in a nylon sack. The Grand Trunk logo is printed on the sack. The following models and colors are included in the recall: SH-01 (Single Olive/Khaki), SH-02 (Single Blue/Navy Blue), SH-06 (Single Royal/Khaki), DH-01 (Double Olive/Khaki), DH-02 (Double Lt. Blue/Yellow), DH-03(Double Navy/Silver), DH-04 (Double Navy/Red). The model number can be located on the product’s hang tag.

If you bought one of these hammocks, stop using it immediately and call Grand Trunk toll-free at (877) 365-2965 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday for a free repair kit. Visit the firm’s Web site at www.grandtrunkgoods.com for more information.

Wooden Hammock Stands Recalled by Pottery Barn

October 2nd, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

Pottery Barn Inc. and the US Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced yesterday a recall of 30,000 Chinese-manufactured wooden hammock stands. It seem that when the stands are used outdoors, the wood can deteriorate over time and break, resulting in falls, lacerations, and in one instance fractured ribs.  There have been 50 reports of the stands breaking, with 12 incidents of injury. OW! Not good!

The wooden hammock stands measure about 154 ½ inches long by 53 ½ inches in height by 53 inches in width. There are two black metal brackets on the base and on the arms of the hammock stand. The stands were sold from the Pottery Barn’s catalog and Web site from March 2003 through July 2008 for about $300. All Pottery Barn two pole wooden hammock stands sold from 2003 through 2008 are included in this recall.

Now if you or someone you know bought one of these wood hammock stands, Pottery Barn wants you to remove and save the two top side metal brackets of the hammock stand (circled in red on the photo at left) and throw out the remaining portion of the hammock stand. Do save your hammock - I assume it’s something you may still want. ;-) Then, contact Pottery Barn to schedule a free pickup of the brackets and to receive a merchandise credit for the amount of the stand. If you have any questions or need additional info about the recall contact Pottery Barn toll-free at (888) 942-9245 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.potterybarn.com/content/shop/recall/index.cfm (link will take you to the company’s hammock stand recall page).

If you need a new hammock stand check out our articles on how to choose hammock stands, buying discounted hammock stands, and our feature of the beautiful Roman Arc hammock stand.  If you’re a DIY’er, check out this wooden hammock stand kit.

Yayita Baby Hammocks Recalled

August 30th, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

New Jersey-based distribution company FlagHouse Inc., in cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has voluntarily recalled about 100 Yayita Baby Hammocks. It seems these baby hammocks can flip over, causing a fall hazard, and possible strangulation hazard for infants who may become trapped in the three restraining straps.  The hammocks are cream colored and hang from a wooden pole. The restraining straps have red buckles, which are attached to a cushioned pad. “La Siesta” is printed on a tag located below the restraint straps, and model number YABP-1 is printed on a white tag sewn into the hammock’s side seam. The hammock was sold with a mounting fixture, or fixing set. Manufactured in Colombia, the $90 baby hammocks were sold from September 2007 through August 2008 online by FlagHouse on their website and at the BJ’s Wholesale Club’s website; and offline via FlagHouse’s catalog.  Anyone who bought the Yayita Baby Hammock should stop using it immediately and contact FlagHouse at (800)793-7900 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.flaghouse.com/ for a full refund or credit toward another product.

Collections Etc. Recalls Double Hammocks Because of Fall Hazard

October 19th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

According to an announcement on the US Consumer Product and Safety Commission’s website, Illinois-based Collections Etc., Inc has voluntarily recalled 9000 Double Hammocks sold through various websites and catalogs nationwide between May and August 2007.  The wooden rods, or spreader bars in the hammocks can break, causing the hammock and its occupants to suddenly collapse to the ground. There have been injuries reported including minor cuts, and (understandably) sore necks and backs. Affected hammocks are made with a solid green fabric, measuring 73 inches long by 46 inches wide,  and white support ropes.  The double hammocks were made by Transfar International Corp. of Taipei, Taiwan; and retailed for around $20. If you bought this hammock, stop using it immediately and contact Collections Etc. at (800) 518-3020 for a full refund.  Or go to their website at www.collectionsetc.com.

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