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Foldable Steel Hammock Stand Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled
Recalled June 13, 2006 · CPSC recall 06188 · Foldable
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled hammock stands immediately and return them to any Lowe's store to receive a full refund.
Units
About 1,000
Incidents / injuries
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.
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.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled hammock stands immediately and return them to any Lowe's store to receive a full refund.
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.
Product
Garden Treasures Foldable Steel Hammock Stand
Manufacturer(s)
Shin Crest PTE, Ltd, of China
Imported by
L G Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.
Retailers
Lowe's stores nationwide from December 2005 through March 2006 for about $100.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →