CPSC recall 15-252, announced September 24, 2015, covers Pride Family Brands Destination Summer Hammock Stands (about 13,900 units). Z-shaped hooks that attach the hammock to the hammock stand can bend or break, resulting in a consumer falling to the ground. The notice cites 13 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the product, dispose of the Z-shaped hooks and contact Pride Family Brands to obtain a free set of heavier-gauged, S-shaped replacement hooks. Recall contact: call 855-612-9800, or go to www.bedbathandbeyond.com.
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The recalled hammock stand was sold under the Bed Bath & Beyond Destination Summer private label.
Which products are included?
The recalled hammock stand was sold under the Bed Bath & Beyond Destination Summer private label. The bronze-colored heavy gauge steel hammock stand with enamel finish measures 15 feet long by 3.5 feet wide by 4 feet high.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Z-shaped hooks that attach the hammock to the hammock stand can bend or break, resulting in a consumer falling to the ground.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 13 reports of the z-shaped hooks bending or breaking, resulting in consumers falling to the ground and injuring various body parts.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product, dispose of the Z-shaped hooks and contact Pride Family Brands to obtain a free set of heavier-gauged, S-shaped replacement hooks.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Pride Family Brands
- Product type
- Camping equipment, Beds
- Recall number
- 15-252
- Units
- About 13,900 (an additional 55 units sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Bed Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and online at www.bedbathandbeyond.com from March 2014 through July 2015 for about $100.
- Distributor
- Pride Family Brands, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Destination Summer Hammock Stands
CPSC product type: Hammocks
Recall contact information
Pride Family Brands toll-free at 855-612-9800 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.bedbathandbeyond.com and click on “Safety & Recalls” at the bottom of the page.
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