The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07229·Announced 2007-07-03

Algoma Hammock Stands Recalled by CPSC Due to Fall Hazard

The Algoma Net Co. is recalling about 3,000 hammock stands because foot brackets can crack or tear, causing users to fall to the ground.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has been reported (lower back pain, nerve damage, and a cut lip), but no deaths or serious injuries requiring hospitalization are explicitly stated in the source text.

Plain-English summary

The Algoma Net Co. is recalling about 3,000 hammock stands manufactured by Danlong Industries Ltd. of China. The recall includes model numbers 6250, 6250BH, and 6290W88B, which were sold with a cotton rope hammock, wood spreader bars, and attached chains. The steel frame consists of five separate tubular pieces, including two foot brackets.

The foot brackets on the hammock frame can crack or tear, which can cause a consumer to fall to the ground. Algoma has received 28 reports of foot brackets cracking or tearing, including eight reports of users falling to the ground. One consumer reported lower back pain and nerve damage, and one consumer reported cutting her lip.

The recalled hammock stands were sold at Kohl's, D.S.I./Supervalu, Fingerhut, Mills Fleet Farm, Shopko Stores, Inc., and Target.com from December 2006 through May 2007 for between $100 and $150. Consumers should immediately stop using the hammock stands and contact Algoma for instructions on returning the foot brackets for a free replacement. The recalled units should not be returned to the retailer.

The recalled product

Product
Hammock Stands
Manufacturer
Danlong Industries Ltd., of China
Category
Consumer Product — Outdoor Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
3,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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