CPSC recall 09-001, announced October 1, 2008, covers Pottery Barn Wooden Hammock Stands (about 30,000 units). When used outdoors, the wood in the hammock stand can deteriorate over time and break, posing a risk of falls and lacerations to consumers. The notice cites 12 incident reports and 12 injuries. Consumers should remove the two top side brackets of the hammock stand and dispose of the remaining portion of the hammock stand. Recall contact: call (888) 922-9245, or go to www.potterybarn.com.
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Which products are included?
The wooden hammock stands measure about 154 ½ inches long by 53 ½ inches in height by 53 inches in width. There are two black metal brackets on the base and on the arms of the hammock stand. All Pottery Barn two pole wooden hammock stands sold from 2003 through 2008 are included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
When used outdoors, the wood in the hammock stand can deteriorate over time and break, posing a risk of falls and lacerations to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Pottery Barn has received 12 reports of injuries requiring medical attention, including lacerations, neck and back pain, bruising, and one incident involving fractured ribs and about 50 reports of the hammock stand breaking.
Official remedy
Consumers should remove the two top side brackets of the hammock stand and dispose of the remaining portion of the hammock stand. Contact Pottery Barn to schedule a free pickup of the brackets and to receive a merchandise credit for the amount of the stand.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Pottery Barn
- Product type
- Camping equipment
- Recall number
- 09-001
- Units
- About 30,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Pottery Barn catalog and the firm's Web site from March 2003 through July 2008 for about $300.
- Importer
- Pottery Barn, of San Francisco, Calif.
Wooden Hammock Stands
CPSC product type: Hammocks
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Pottery Barn toll-free at (888) 922-9245 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.potterybarn.com
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