Collections Etc. Inc. Announces Recall of Double Hammocks Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-10-12). Hazards: fall. About 9,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08504 |
| Published | 2007-10-12 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Hammocks |
| Products | Double Hammocks |
| Firm named in the title | Collections Etc. Inc. |
| Firms | Transfar International Corp., of Taipei, Taiwan (manufacturer); Collections Etc. Inc., of Elk Gove Village, Ill. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 9,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Web sites and catalogs nationwide from May 2007 through August 2007 for about $20. |
Description
This recall involves hammocks made with a solid green fabric and white support ropes. The hammock's green fabric measures 73 inches long by 46 inches wide and supports a maximum of up to 350lbs.
Hazard
The wooden rods at the head and foot of the hammock used to extend the fabric can break, causing the hammock to collapse and the user to fall to the ground.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the hammocks immediately and contact Collections Etc. for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Collections Etc. is aware of five reports of the wooden rods breaking, resulting in four reports of injuries, including minor cuts, and sore necks and backs.
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