Algoma Net · Recalled
Hammock Stands Recalled by The Algoma Net Co. Due to Fall Hazard
The foot brackets on the hammock frame can crack or tear, causing a consumer to fall to the ground.
- Units
- About 3,000
- Reports
- 28
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $100–$150
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The recall includes Algoma hammock stands model numbers 6250, 6250BH, and 6290W88B. They were sold with a cotton rope hammock with wood spreader bars and attached chains. The frame is made of steel and has five separate tubular pieces, including two foot brackets. The model number is located at the top of the instruction sheet that was provided with the hammock stand.
The file
- Sold at
- Kohl's, D.S.I./Supervalu, Fingerhut, Mills Fleet Farm, Shopko Stores, Inc. and Target.com from December 2006 through May 2007 for between $100 and $150.
- Product type
- Hammocks
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Danlong Industries Ltd., of China, The Algoma Net Co., of Algoma, Wis.
Incident log
Algoma has received 28 reports of foot brackets cracking or tearing, including eight reports of users falling to the ground. One consumer reported lower back pain and nerve damage, and one consumer reported cutting her lip.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the hammock stands and contact Algoma for instructions on returning the foot brackets for a free replacement. The recalled units should not be returned to the retailer.
For additional information, contact Algoma at (800) 800-7083 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.algomanet.com
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 JUL 03 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.
