Hammock Stands Recalled by The Algoma Net Co. Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 07229 · Jul 3, 2007 · Danlong Industries Ltd.
3,000
units affected
3,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07229
- Date
- Jul 3, 2007
- Company
- Danlong Industries Ltd.
- Units affected
- 3,000
- Product
- Hammock Stands
- Product type
- Hammocks
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recall includes Algoma hammock stands model numbers 6250, 6250BH, and 6290W88B. They were sold with a cotton rope hammock with wood spreader bars and attached chains. The frame is made of steel and has five separate tubular pieces, including two foot brackets. The model number is located at the top of the instruction sheet that was provided with the hammock stand.
What can happen
The foot brackets on the hammock frame can crack or tear, causing a consumer to fall to the ground.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the hammock stands and contact Algoma for instructions on returning the foot brackets for a free replacement. The recalled units should not be returned to the retailer.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Algoma has received 28 reports of foot brackets cracking or tearing, including eight reports of users falling to the ground. One consumer reported lower back pain and nerve damage, and one consumer reported cutting her lip.
- Sold at
- Kohl's, D.S.I./Supervalu, Fingerhut, Mills Fleet Farm, Shopko Stores, Inc. and Target.com from December 2006 through May 2007 for between $100 and $150.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hammock stands?
Consumers should immediately stop using the hammock stands and contact Algoma for instructions on returning the foot brackets for a free replacement. The recalled units should not be returned to the retailer.
What is the hazard?
The foot brackets on the hammock frame can crack or tear, causing a consumer to fall to the ground.
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.