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.
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Roman Arc Hammock Stand: Graceful and Durable Stability
March 22nd, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
Consider investing in a stand such as the Roman arc hammock stand. 
Hammocks require two supports at either end capable of holding the weight of the person or persons using the hammock. If you are installing your hammock indoors, or on a deck or patio, finding such strong supports already in place may prove difficult. You need a good hammock stand.
Why Buy A Roman Arc Hammock Stand?
The Roman arc stand, and the Roman arc ii hammock stand, have a strong curved base under the hammock that provides it with stability and a center beam that ‘arcs’ upward to provide the two end posts to which you can secure the hammock. Roman arc hammock stands are constructed in such a way that you will find them difficult to topple, or break under pressure. A hammock’s natural swinging motion doesn’t seem to inflict much wear and tear on this stand. And the arc’s handsome, sculpture-like good looks fit into nearly every decor. The wooden arc hammock is a classic furniture piece.
Roman arc hammock stands are made from different materials The wood hammock stands are classic and beautiful; but there are equally lovely arcs in metal. 
Measure your area well to ensure your stand will fit in the space you have in mind. Securely enjoy the renowned comfort of a hammock while knowing that you have the stability and strength of the Roman arc hammock stand on your side.
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