Foldable Steel Hammock Stand Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled
Recall 06188 · Jun 13, 2006 · Shin Crest PTE, Ltd
1,000
units affected
1,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06188
- Date
- Jun 13, 2006
- Company
- Shin Crest PTE, Ltd
- Units affected
- 1,000
- Product
- Garden Treasures Foldable Steel Hammock Stand
- Product type
- Hammocks
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recalled hammock stand is black steel, is foldable, and has two wheels. The item number, 226724, is printed on the box in which the hammock stand was sold, and on the instructions that were provided with the hammock stand.
What can happen
The welds attaching the arms to the frame of the hammock stand can fail, allowing the hammock to fall. Users can be injured from falling to the ground, striking the hammock stand's base, or being struck by the arms of the hammock stand.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled hammock stands immediately and return them to any Lowe's store to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been three reports of the hammock stands breaking at the welds. Six people have reported injuries from falling, including a head laceration requiring stitches, bruises and neck and back pain.
- Sold at
- Lowe's stores nationwide from December 2005 through March 2006 for about $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled garden treasures foldable steel hammock stand?
Consumers should stop using the recalled hammock stands immediately and return them to any Lowe's store to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The welds attaching the arms to the frame of the hammock stand can fail, allowing the hammock to fall. Users can be injured from falling to the ground, striking the hammock stand's base, or being struck by the arms of the hammock stand.
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.