CPSC, Consolidated Stores Announce Mini-Hammock Recall
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Entanglement, Strangulation
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
Consolidated Stores mini- hammocks
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1996/CPSC-Consolidated-Stores-Announce-Mini-Hammock-Recall |
| Title | CPSC, Consolidated Stores Announce Mini-Hammock Recall |
| Hazards › 1 › Name | Entanglement |
| Hazards › 2 › Name | Strangulation |
| Products › 1 › Type | Hammocks |
| Products › 1 › Category I D | 1983 |
| Products › 2 › Name | Consolidated Stores mini- hammocks |
| Recall I D | 5737 |
| Recall Date | 1995-12-14T00:00:00 |
| 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 |
| Recall Number | 96041 |
| Manufacturers › 1 › Name | Big Lots |
| Manufacturers › 2 › Name | Odd Lots |
| Manufacturers › 3 › Name | Consolidated Stores |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-02-26T00:00:00 |