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Recalled Double Hammock
The wooden rods at the head and foot of the hammock used to extend the fabric can break, causing the hammock to collapse and the user to fall to the ground.
9,000
For more information, contact Collections Etc. at (800) 518-3020 between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can also log onto the firm's website at www.collectionsetc.com.
Recall Details
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Collections Etc. Inc., of Elk Gove Village, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 9,000 Double Hammocks. The wooden rods at the head and foot of the hammock used to extend the fabric can break, causing the hammock to collapse and the user to fall to the ground.
Name of Product: Double Hammocks
Units: 9,000
Importer: Collections Etc. Inc., of Elk Gove Village, Ill.
Manufacturer: Transfar International Corp., of Taipei, Taiwan
Hazard: The wooden rods at the head and foot of the hammock used to extend the fabric can break, causing the hammock to collapse and the user to fall to the ground.
Incidents: Collections Etc. is aware of five reports of the wooden rods breaking, resulting in four reports of injuries including minor cuts, and sore necks and backs.
Description: This recall involves hammocks made with a solid green fabric and white support ropes. The hammocks' green fabric measures 73 inches long by 46 inches wide and supports a maximum of up to 350lbs.
Sold through: Websites and catalogs nationwide from May 2007 through August 2007 for about $20.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the hammocks immediately and contact Collections Etc. for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Collections Etc. at (800) 518-3020 between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can also log onto the firm's website at www.collectionsetc.com.
Consumers should stop using the hammocks immediately and contact Collections Etc. for a full refund.
Collections Etc. is aware of five reports of the wooden rods breaking, resulting in four reports of injuries including minor cuts, and sore necks and backs.
Collections Etc. Inc., of Elk Gove Village, Ill.
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