Grand Trunk Recalls Parachute Hammocks Due to Fall Hazard
USGrand Trunk Recalls Parachute Hammocks Due to Fall Hazard
Recalling Firm: Travel Hammock Inc., dba Grand Trunk, of Skokie, Ill.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The hammock's supporting hooks can fail, causing occupants to fall and suffer injuries.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled hammocks were sold in single and double versions and packaged in a nylon sack. The Grand Trunk logo is printed on the sack. The following models and colors are included in the recall: SH-01 (Single Olive/Khaki), SH-02 (Single Blue/Navy Blue), SH-06 (Single Royal/Khaki), DH-01 (Double Olive/Khaki), DH-02 (Double Lt. Blue/Yellow), DH-03(Double Navy/Silver), DH-04 (Double Navy/Red). The model number can be located on the product's hang tag.
Affected Products
Single and Double "Parachute" Hammocks
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Grand-Trunk-Recalls-Parachute-Hammocks-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Grand Trunk Recalls Parachute Hammocks Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/8306154bf5a24c2e86a27f1f16020b6a.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Hammock |
| Hazards › Name | The hammock's supporting hooks can fail, causing occupants to fall and suffer injuries. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received nine incidents of hooks failing, resulting in bumps, bruises and/or scrapes. |
| Products › Name | Single and Double "Parachute" Hammocks |
| Products › Type | Hammocks |
| Products › Category I D | 1983 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,500 |
| Recall I D | 5494 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled hammocks immediately and contact the firm for a free repair kit. |
| Retailers › Name | Specialty outdoor retailers nationwide from July 2008 through June 2009 for between $50 and $60. |
| Recall Date | 2009-09-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled hammocks were sold in single and double versions and packaged in a nylon sack. The Grand Trunk logo is printed on the sack. The following models and colors are included in the recall: SH-01 (Single Olive/Khaki), SH-02 (Single Blue/Navy Blue), SH-06 (Single Royal/Khaki), DH-01 (Double Olive/Khaki), DH-02 (Double Lt. Blue/Yellow), DH-03(Double Navy/Silver), DH-04 (Double Navy/Red). The model number can be located on the product's hang tag. |
| Recall Number | 09347 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Travel Hammock Inc., dba Grand Trunk, of Skokie, Ill. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Grand Trunk toll-free at (877) 365-2965 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.grandtrunkgoods.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Indonesia |
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