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Standard and Economy Hammock Stands
- Starting date:
- April 27, 2012
- Posting date:
- April 27, 2012
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items, Miscellaneous, Sports/Fitness
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002824
Affected products
Standard and Economy Hammock Stands
Product description
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.
Hazard identified
The foot brackets used to support the hammock can crack, causing the stand to Collapse during use. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these affected hammock stands.
Number sold
Approximately 100 of the recalled Hammock Stands were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled Hammock Stands were sold from December 2007 to June 2011.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Importer
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DuBose Industries
Clinton
- Distributor
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Twin Oaks
Louisa
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the hammock stands and contact Twin Oaks Hammocks for instructions on returning the foot brackets for a free replacement.
For more information, consumers may contact Twin Oaks Hammocks at 1-800-688-8946 between 9AM and 5PM ET Monday through Friday, or contact Twin Oaks through the "Contact Us" link at the firm's website.