CPSC recall 06-188, announced June 13, 2006, covers Shin Crest PTE Garden Treasures Foldable Steel Hammock Stand (about 1,000 units). The welds attaching the arms to the frame of the hammock stand can fail, allowing the hammock to fall. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the recalled hammock stands immediately and return them to any Lowe's store to receive a full refund. Recall contact: call (866) 259-8170, or go to www.lowes.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and 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.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled hammock stands immediately and return them to any Lowe's store to receive a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Shin Crest PTE
- Manufacturer
- Shin Crest PTE, Ltd, of China
- Product type
- Camping equipment
- Recall number
- 06-188
- Units
- About 1,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Lowe's stores nationwide from December 2005 through March 2006 for about $100.
- Importer
- L G Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.
Garden Treasures Foldable Steel Hammock Stand
CPSC product type: Hammocks
Recall contact information
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.
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