Hammock Stands Recalled by The Algoma Net Co. Due to Fall Hazard
Hammock Stands Recalled by The Algoma Net Co. Due to Fall Hazard
Recalling Firm: Danlong Industries Ltd., of China
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The foot brackets on the hammock frame can crack or tear, causing a consumer to fall to the ground.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Hammock Stands
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Hammock-Stands-Recalled-by-The-Algoma-Net-Co-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Hammock Stands Recalled by The Algoma Net Co. Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/da2b760a45e2458e805173305b47ed6a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Hammock Stand |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/fde3e4521c1e46f79777bf374d23429b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Hammock Stand |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b39985f14030436c99acf683090e4a7d.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Hammock Stand |
| Hazards › Name | The foot brackets on the hammock frame can crack or tear, causing a consumer to fall to the ground. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Hammock Stands |
| Products › Type | Hammocks |
| Products › Category I D | 1983 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,000 |
| Recall I D | 3654 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | The Algoma Net Co., of Algoma, Wis. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2007-07-03T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 07229 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Danlong Industries Ltd., of China |
| Consumer Contact | 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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