CPSC recall 17-703, announced October 6, 2016, covers Wildhorn Outfitters Outpost camping hammocks (about 9,700 units). The cinch buckles that came with the hammocks and suspension kit can fail, causing straps to detach from hammock, posing a fall hazard. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hammock cinch buckles and contact Wildhorn. Recall contact: call 884-202-1612, go to www.wildhornoutfitters.com, or email wildhorn@recallmanagement.com.
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"Wildhorn Outfitters" is stitched on a label on the hammocks.
Which products are included?
This recall to repair involves the Outpost 1 Hammock, made for one person, and the Outpost II Hammock, the two person model, and one standalone Wildhorn Outfitters Litespeed Suspension Kit. The 100-percent nylon hammocks come in various colors including gray, blue, orange and green. "Wildhorn Outfitters" is stitched on a label on the hammocks.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The cinch buckles that came with the hammocks and suspension kit can fail, causing straps to detach from hammock, posing a fall hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Wildhorn has received three reports of cinch buckles breaking, including one report of a minor laceration injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hammock cinch buckles and contact Wildhorn. Wildhorn will ship out replacement buckles free of charge and will provide a prepaid envelope for consumers to return the recalled cinch buckles. Wildhorn Outfitters is contacting all consumers directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Datafly Commerce LLC, d/b/a Wildhorn Outfitters
- Product type
- Camping equipment
- Recall number
- 17-703
- Units
- About 9,700
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Online at amazon.com and wildhornoutfitters.com from June 2016 through August 2016 for between $25 and $60.
- Importer
- Datafly Commerce LLC, d/b/a Wildhorn Outfitters, of Draper, Utah
- Distributor
- Datafly Commerce LLC, d/b/a Wildhorn Outfitters, of Draper, Utah
Recall contact information
Wildhorn Outfitters toll-free at 884-202-1612 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at wildhorn@recallmanagement.com or online at http://www.wildhornoutfitters.com and click on recalls for more information.
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