Hayneedle Recalls Wooden Arc Hammock Stands Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled September 20, 2012 · CPSC recall 12749 · Hayneedle

Hazard

The layers of wood in the stand can separate and fail, causing the stand to break and posing a fall hazard.

Remedy

Refund

Units

557

Incidents / injuries

The firm received 25 reports of incidents, including four injuries with two that required medical attention.

Description

The recalled Shorea wood hammock stands are natural or driftwood colored with an arc-shaped holder standing perpendicular to two base pieces. The stand is 14.5 feet long, 5 feet wide and 4.25 feet high. The stand is compatible with spreader bar hammocks, which are sold separately. The item/model number VFA042-1 or VFA287-1 is printed on the packaging.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the hammock stand and return it to Hayneedle. Hayneedle is offering consumers a full refund, including return shipping costs. Hayneedle has directly contacted consumers who purchased the hammock stands.

Contact

For additional information, contact Hayneedle Customer Care toll-free at (866) 508-1142 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Saturday, or visit the firm’s website at www.hayneedle.com to schedule a convenient pick up time for your hammock stand and arrange a full refund.

Product

Shorea Wooden Arc Hammock Stands

Distributed by

Hayneedle Inc., of Omaha, Neb.

Retailers

Online at Hammocks.com, hayneedle.com and Walmart Marketplace from March 2012 through September 2013 for between $300 and $380.

Made in

Vietnam

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →