Twin Oaks Recalls Hammock Stands Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled February 29, 2012 · CPSC recall 12123 · Twin Oaks

Hazard

The foot brackets used to support the hammock can crack, causing the stand to collapse. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 2,300

Incidents / injuries

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.

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.

What to 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.

Contact

For additional information, consumers should contact Twin Oaks Hammocks at (800) 688-8946 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.twinoakshammocks.com

Product

Standard and Economy Hammock Stands

Distributed by

Twin Oaks, of Louisa, Va.

Retailers

Twin Oaks catalog and website, craft fairs and independent retail stores nationwide from December 2007 through June 2011 for between $100 and $150.

Made in

China

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