CPSC recall 16-237, announced August 2, 2016, covers Bring Your Adventure (BYA) Sports hammocks (about 760 units). A weld on the ring of the hammocks can fail, allowing the hammock to pull free and fall while in use, posing a fall hazard to the user. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hammocks and contact BYA Sports for a free replacement hammock. Recall contact: call 303-443-0163, or go to www.BYAsports.com.
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UPC or product codes
74561120101867456112010193Which products are included?
This recall involves BYA Sports Double Hammocks sold in blue or orange. The nylon hammocks measure about 12 feet by 6.5 feet with an attached nylon stuff sack and metal ring on the ends. The BYA logo is printed on the front of the stuff sack. Hammocks with the following UPC bar codes printed on the back of the merchandising card attached to the hammock are included in the recall: 7456112010186 (orange) and 7456112010193 (blue). The BYA logo and "DOUBLE HAMMOCK" is printed on the front of the merchandising card.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A weld on the ring of the hammocks can fail, allowing the hammock to pull free and fall while in use, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received two reports of ring failure, including one report of bruising from a fall.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hammocks and contact BYA Sports for a free replacement hammock.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- BYA Sports
- Manufacturer
- BYA Sports, of Louisville, Colo.
- Product type
- Camping equipment
- Recall number
- 16-237
- Units
- About 760
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Gander Mountain stores nationwide and online at amazon.com, dicksportinggoods.com, promotive.com and target.com from January 2015 through March 2016 for between $60 and $75.
Bring Your Adventure (BYA) Sports hammocks
CPSC product type: Hammocks
Recall contact information
BYA Sports collect at 303-443-0163 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.BYAsports.com and click on the Recall Information tab for more information.
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