CPSC recall 12-749, announced September 20, 2012, covers Hayneedle Shorea Wooden Arc Hammock Stands (557 units). The layers of wood in the stand can separate and fail, causing the stand to break and posing a fall hazard. The notice cites 25 incident reports and 4 injuries. Consumers should immediately stop using the hammock stand and return it to Hayneedle. Recall contact: call (866) 508-1142, or go to www.hayneedle.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The item/model number VFA042-1 or VFA287-1 is printed on the packaging.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The layers of wood in the stand can separate and fail, causing the stand to break and posing a fall hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm received 25 reports of incidents, including four injuries with two that required medical attention.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Hayneedle
- Product type
- Camping equipment
- Recall number
- 12-749
- Units
- 557
- Manufactured in
- Vietnam
- Sold at / sales period
- Online at Hammocks.com, hayneedle.com and Walmart Marketplace from March 2012 through September 2013 for between $300 and $380.
- Distributor
- Hayneedle Inc., of Omaha, Neb.
Shorea Wooden Arc Hammock Stands
CPSC product type: Hammocks
Recall contact information
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.
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