CPSCGeneral Alert
Foldable Steel Hammock Stand Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled
Published: June 13, 2006Recall ID: 06188Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Garden Treasures Foldable Steel Hammock Stand
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Foldable-Steel-Hammock-Stand-Sold-at-Lowes-Stores-Recalled |
| Title | Foldable Steel Hammock Stand Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/4bb4d0e1c0f047e69fb9d4e314df7c7b.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Hammock Stand |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Garden Treasures Foldable Steel Hammock Stand |
| Products › Type | Hammocks |
| Products › Category I D | 1983 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,000 |
| Recall I D | 3296 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled hammock stands immediately and return them to any Lowe's store to receive a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | L G Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C. |
| Retailers › Name | Lowe's stores nationwide from December 2005 through March 2006 for about $100. |
| Recall Date | 2006-06-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 06188 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Shin Crest PTE, Ltd, of China |
| Consumer Contact | 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-06-25T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |