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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. recalled Grand Trunk Hammock 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.