The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·08564·Announced 2008-04-29

LivingXL Recalls Multi Texteline and Striped Quilted Hammocks Due to Fall Hazard

LivingXL is recalling specific hammocks because the metal frame can crack and break, causing users to fall. Three injuries, including broken ribs, have been reported.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in the metal frame that has resulted in reported injuries, including broken ribs, which aligns with the rubric criteria for significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

LivingXL is recalling approximately 400 Multi Texteline Hammocks (Model X1010) and Striped Quilted Hammocks (Model X1011) due to a fall hazard. The recalled products consist of a beige steel metal frame and a cloth hammock. The metal frame can crack and break, which may cause a consumer to fall to the ground.

LivingXL has received three reports of injuries, including lower back pain and broken ribs, when the hammock collapsed after the frame broke or cracked. The recalled hammocks were sold through LivingXL's catalog or at www.LivingXL.com from May 2007 through October 2007 for between $170 and $200. The model number is located on the hammock's packaging and/or instruction sheet.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hammocks and contact LivingXL for instructions on returning the product to receive a full refund. LivingXL is directly notifying consumers who purchased the hammock about the recall. For additional information, consumers can contact LivingXL at (800) 535-7639 extension 7777 or visit www.LivingXL.com.

The recalled product

Product
Multi Texteline Hammocks and Striped Quilted Hammocks
Manufacturer
CMRG Apparel, LLC, of Canton, Mass.
Category
Consumer Product — Outdoor Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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