BYA Sports Recalls Hammocks Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 16237 · Aug 2, 2016 · BYA Sports
760
units affected
760
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16237
- Date
- Aug 2, 2016
- Company
- BYA Sports
- Units affected
- 760
- Product
- Bring Your Adventure (BYA) Sports hammocks
- Product type
- Hammocks
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
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 fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hammocks and contact BYA Sports for a free replacement hammock.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reports of ring failure, including one report of bruising from a fall.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bring your adventure (bya) sports hammocks?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hammocks and contact BYA Sports for a free replacement hammock.
What is the hazard?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.