Wildhorn Outfitters Recalls to Repair Hammocks Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 17703 · Oct 6, 2016 · Wildhorn Outfitters
9,700
units affected
9,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17703
- Date
- Oct 6, 2016
- Company
- Wildhorn Outfitters
- Units affected
- 9,700
- Product
- Wildhorn Outfitters Outpost camping hammocks
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall to repair involves the Outpost 1 Hammock, made for one person, and the Outpost II Hammock, the two person model, and one standalone Wildhorn Outfitters Litespeed Suspension Kit. The 100-percent nylon hammocks come in various colors including gray, blue, orange and green. "Wildhorn Outfitters" is stitched on a label on the hammocks.
What can happen
The cinch buckles that came with the hammocks and suspension kit can fail, causing straps to detach from hammock, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hammock cinch buckles and contact Wildhorn. Wildhorn will ship out replacement buckles free of charge and will provide a prepaid envelope for consumers to return the recalled cinch buckles. Wildhorn Outfitters is contacting all consumers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Wildhorn has received three reports of cinch buckles breaking, including one report of a minor laceration injury.
- Sold at
- Online at amazon.com and wildhornoutfitters.com from June 2016 through August 2016 for between $25 and $60.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled wildhorn outfitters outpost camping hammocks?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hammock cinch buckles and contact Wildhorn. Wildhorn will ship out replacement buckles free of charge and will provide a prepaid envelope for consumers to return the recalled cinch buckles. Wildhorn Outfitters is contacting all consumers directly.
What is the hazard?
The cinch buckles that came with the hammocks and suspension kit can fail, causing straps to detach from hammock, 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.