L G Sourcing · Recalled
Foldable Steel Hammock Stand Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled
The welds attaching the arms to the frame of the hammock stand can fail, allowing the hammock to fall. Users can be injured from falling to the ground, striking the hammock stand's base, or being struck by the arms of the hammock stand.
- Units
- About 1,000
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- 6
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $100
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled hammock stand is black steel, is foldable, and has two wheels. The item number, 226724, is printed on the box in which the hammock stand was sold, and on the instructions that were provided with the hammock stand.
The file
- Sold at
- Lowe's stores nationwide from December 2005 through March 2006 for about $100.
- Product type
- Hammocks
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- L G Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C., Shin Crest PTE, Ltd, of China
Incident log
There have been three reports of the hammock stands breaking at the welds. Six people have reported injuries from falling, including a head laceration requiring stitches, bruises and neck and back pain.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled hammock stands immediately and return them to any Lowe's store to receive a full refund.
For more information, contact Lowe's stores toll-free at (866) 259-8170 anytime, or visit www.lowes.com, the Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. Web site.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUN 13 2006; last revised JUN 25 2024.