Foldable Steel Hammock Stand Sold at Lowe's Stores recall
Foldable Steel Hammock Stand Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled
Why was Foldable Steel Hammock Stand Sold at Lowe's Stores recalled?
The welds attaching the arms to the frame of the hammock stand can fail, allowing the hammock to fall. Users can be injured from falling to the ground, striking the hammock stand's base, or being struck by the arms of the hammock stand.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled hammock stands immediately and return them to any Lowe's store to receive a full refund. Contact: For more information, contact Lowe's stores toll-free at (866) 259-8170 anytime, or visit www.lowes.com, the Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. Web site.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Garden Treasures Foldable Steel Hammock Stand
- Company
- Shin Crest PTE, Ltd, of China, L G Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.
- Quantity
- About 1,000
- Sold at
- Lowe's stores nationwide from December 2005 through March 2006 for about $100.
- Recall date
- June 13, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- There have been three reports of the hammock stands breaking at the welds. Six people have reported injuries from falling, including a head laceration requiring stitches, bruises and neck and back pain.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled hammock stand is black steel, is foldable, and has two wheels. The item number, 226724, is printed on the box in which the hammock stand was sold, and on the instructions that were provided with the hammock stand.