Wildhorn Outfitters Recalls to Repair Hammocks Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recalled October 6, 2016 · CPSC recall 17703 · Wildhorn Outfitters

Hazard

The cinch buckles that came with the hammocks and suspension kit can fail, causing straps to detach from hammock, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 9,700

Incidents / injuries

Wildhorn has received three reports of cinch buckles breaking, including one report of a minor laceration injury.

Description

This recall to repair involves the Outpost 1 Hammock, made for one person, and the Outpost II Hammock, the two person model, and one standalone Wildhorn Outfitters Litespeed Suspension Kit. The 100-percent nylon hammocks come in various colors including gray, blue, orange and green. "Wildhorn Outfitters" is stitched on a label on the hammocks.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hammock cinch buckles and contact Wildhorn. Wildhorn will ship out replacement buckles free of charge and will provide a prepaid envelope for consumers to return the recalled cinch buckles. Wildhorn Outfitters is contacting all consumers directly.

Contact

Wildhorn Outfitters toll-free at 884-202-1612 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at http://www.wildhornoutfitters.com and click on recalls for more information.

Product

Wildhorn Outfitters Outpost camping hammocks

Imported by

Datafly Commerce LLC, d/b/a Wildhorn Outfitters, of Draper, Utah

Distributed by

Datafly Commerce LLC, d/b/a Wildhorn Outfitters, of Draper, Utah

Retailers

Online at amazon.com and wildhornoutfitters.com from June 2016 through August 2016 for between $25 and $60.

Made in

China

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