Twin Oaks Recalls Hammock Stands Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 12123 · Feb 29, 2012 · Twin Oaks
2,300
units affected
2,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12123
- Date
- Feb 29, 2012
- Company
- Twin Oaks
- Units affected
- 2,300
- Product
- Standard and Economy Hammock Stands
- Product type
- Hammocks
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves hammock stands made from steel pipe and sold in green and black under the Twin Oaks brand. The hammock stands are used with all Twin Oaks double and family-sized rope hammocks, as well as all Twin Oaks fabric hammocks. Model number 14015 (green) or 14016 (black) is printed on the instruction materials included with the stand.
What can happen
The foot brackets used to support the hammock can crack, causing the stand to collapse. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the hammock stands and contact Twin Oaks Hammocks for instructions on returning the foot brackets for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Twin Oaks has received 43 reports of cracked foot brackets, including several reports of consumers who fell to the ground when the foot brackets collapsed. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Twin Oaks catalog and website, craft fairs and independent retail stores nationwide from December 2007 through June 2011 for between $100 and $150.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled standard and economy hammock stands?
Consumers should immediately stop using the hammock stands and contact Twin Oaks Hammocks for instructions on returning the foot brackets for a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The foot brackets used to support the hammock can crack, causing the stand to collapse. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.
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.