Collections Etc. Inc. Announces Recall of Double Hammocks Due to Fall Hazard

Falls

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.

Units: 9000
Reports: 5
Injuries: 4
Deaths: —
Price: $20
Remedy: See notice

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Affected

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.

The file

Sold at: Web sites and catalogs nationwide from May 2007 through August 2007 for about $20.
Product type: Hammocks
Made in: Taiwan
Recalled by: Collections Etc. Inc., of Elk Gove Village, Ill., Transfar International Corp., of Taipei, Taiwan

Incident log

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.

What the notice says to do

Consumers should stop using the hammocks immediately and contact Collections Etc. for a full refund.

For more information, contact Collections Etc. at (800) 518-3020 between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can also log onto the firm's Web site at www.collectionsetc.com

Open official CPSC notice ↗ (opens in a new tab)

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 OCT 12 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.