Bed Bath & Beyond Hammock Stands Recalled by Pride Family Brands Due To Fall Hazard

Recalled September 24, 2015 · CPSC recall 15252

Replacement heavier-gauged S-shaped hook (top) and original Z-shaped hooks (bottom)

Hazard

Z-shaped hooks that attach the hammock to the hammock stand can bend or break, resulting in a consumer falling to the ground.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 13,900 (an additional 55 units sold in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received 13 reports of the z-shaped hooks bending or breaking, resulting in consumers falling to the ground and injuring various body parts.

Description

The recalled hammock stand was sold under the Bed Bath & Beyond Destination Summer private label. The bronze-colored heavy gauge steel hammock stand with enamel finish measures 15 feet long by 3.5 feet wide by 4 feet high.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the product, dispose of the Z-shaped hooks and contact Pride Family Brands to obtain a free set of heavier-gauged, S-shaped replacement hooks.

Contact

Pride Family Brands toll-free at 855-612-9800 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.bedbathandbeyond.com and click on “Safety & Recalls” at the bottom of the page.

Product

Destination Summer Hammock Stands

Distributed by

Pride Family Brands, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Retailers

Bed Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and online at www.bedbathandbeyond.com from March 2014 through July 2015 for about $100.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →