CPSC, Consolidated Stores Announce Mini-Hammock Recall
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (1995-12-14). Hazards: strangulation.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 96041 |
| Published | 1995-12-14 |
| Last updated | 1995-12-14 |
| Product category | Hammocks |
| Products | ; Consolidated Stores mini- hammocks |
| Firm named in the title | Consolidated Stores |
| Firms | Big Lots (manufacturer); Odd Lots (manufacturer); Consolidated Stores (manufacturer) |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
Description
December 14, 1995 Release # 96-041 WASHINGTON, D.C. CPSC, Consolidated Stores Corporation of Columbus, Ohio, is recalling 26,000 mini- hammocks, which do not have spreader bars to hold the hammock bed open. Without spreader bars, children can become entangled and strangle while getting in or out of a hammock.Since 1975, CPSC has received reports of 17 children between the ages of 5 and 17 who strangled while using mini-hammocks without spreader bars that were manufactured by various companies. CPSC is also aware of one incident in which a child became entangled and suffered brain damage from a near-strangulation in a mini-hammock allegedly sold by Consolidated Stores.Mini-hammocks are light-weight, nylon mesh hammocks without spreader bars. Consolidated Stores mini-hammocks measure 7 feet wide by 20 feet long with nylon ropes at each end. Consolidated sold the hammocks nationwide in 1990 and 1991 for $3.99 each at its Big Lots and Odd Lots stores.Consumers should stop using the Consolidated mini-hammocks and return them to the Big Lots or Odd Lots stores where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers may call Consolidated Stores at (800) 877-1253, Ext. 6807.CPSC staff is investigating other mini-hammock manufacturers and importers to determine whether their hammocks present similar entanglement risks
Hazard
Entanglement Strangulation
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