The Hammock Source Recalls Key West Knock Down Hammock Stands Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's
Recall 22186 · Jul 21, 2022 · The Hammock Source
32,500
units affected
32,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22186
- Date
- Jul 21, 2022
- Company
- The Hammock Source
- Units affected
- 32,500
- Product
- Key West Knock Down Hammock Stands
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves hammock stands made of eight pieces of steel tubing powder coated in bronze. The hammock stands measure about 180 inches long by 48 inches wide by 48 inches tall. The hammock stands were sold under the Key West brand with the model code KW-KDBRZ. The Hammock Source, the model code and "Steel Hammock Stand" are printed on a white label on the outer package near the carry handle. The hammock stands were sold only as stands without hammocks.
What can happen
The weld attaching the stand to the base can break, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hammock stands and contact The Hammock Source for instructions on receiving a full refund. The firm is contacting all known purchasers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The Hammock Source has received nine reports of the stands breaking at the base including two reports of scrapes and bruises.
- Sold at
- Lowe's stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from October 2020 through May 2022 for about $120.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled key west knock down hammock stands?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hammock stands and contact The Hammock Source for instructions on receiving a full refund. The firm is contacting all known purchasers.
What is the hazard?
The weld attaching the stand to the base can break, posing a fall hazard.
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.