Collections Etc. Inc. Announces Double Hammocks recall: Fall Hazard
Collections Etc. Inc. Announces Recall of Double Hammocks Due to Fall Hazard
Why was Collections Etc. Inc. Announces Double Hammocks recalled?
The wooden rods at the head and foot of the hammock used to extend the fabric can break, causing the hammock to collapse and the user to fall to the ground.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the hammocks immediately and contact Collections Etc. for a full refund. Contact: For more information, contact Collections Etc. at (800) 518-3020 between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can also log onto the firm's Web site at www.collectionsetc.com
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
- Double Hammocks
- Company
- Transfar International Corp., of Taipei, Taiwan, Collections Etc. Inc., of Elk Gove Village, Ill.
- Quantity
- 9000
- Sold at
- Web sites and catalogs nationwide from May 2007 through August 2007 for about $20.
- Recall date
- October 12, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- Collections Etc. is aware of five reports of the wooden rods breaking, resulting in four reports of injuries, including minor cuts, and sore necks and backs.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves hammocks made with a solid green fabric and white support ropes. The hammock's green fabric measures 73 inches long by 46 inches wide and supports a maximum of up to 350lbs.