CPSCGeneral Alert
Hammocks Sold by LivingXL Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Published: April 29, 2008Recall ID: 08564Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The metal frame for the hammocks can crack and break, causing a consumer to fall to the ground.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled hammocks are Model X1010 multi texteline hammock and Model X1011 striped quilted hammock. They consist of a metal frame and cloth hammock. The metal frame is made of steel, is beige in color, and has five pieces, including two foot brackets. The model number is located on the hammock's packaging and/or instruction sheet.
Affected Products
Multi Texteline Hammocks and Striped Quilted Hammocks
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Hammocks-Sold-by-LivingXL-Recalled-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Hammocks Sold by LivingXL Recalled Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/8d64243fbdd24577ba8abfd78bed3aac.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Hammock |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/0ffec8a366be42cdaa8884e0a9a73512.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Hammock |
| Hazards › Name | The metal frame for the hammocks can crack and break, causing a consumer to fall to the ground. |
| Injuries › Name | LivingXL has received three reports of injuries, including lower back pain and broken ribs, when the hammock collapsed after the frame broke or cracked. |
| Products › Name | Multi Texteline Hammocks and Striped Quilted Hammocks |
| Products › Type | Hammocks |
| Products › Category I D | 1983 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 400 |
| Recall I D | 4586 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the hammocks and contact LivingXL for instructions on returning the hammock to receive a full refund. LivingXL is directly notifying consumers who purchased the hammock about the recall. |
| Importers › Name | CMRG Apparel, LLC, of Canton, Mass. |
| Retailers › Name | LivingXL's catalog or at www.LivingXL.com from May 2007 through October 2007 for between $170 and $200. |
| Recall Date | 2008-04-29T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled hammocks are Model X1010 multi texteline hammock and Model X1011 striped quilted hammock. They consist of a metal frame and cloth hammock. The metal frame is made of steel, is beige in color, and has five pieces, including two foot brackets. The model number is located on the hammock's packaging and/or instruction sheet. |
| Distributors › Name | Think Big Products LLC, dba LivingXL, of Canton, Mass. |
| Recall Number | 08564 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact LivingXL at (800) 535-7639 extension 7777 anytime, or visit the company's Web site at www.LivingXL.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | India |