Hammocks Sold by LivingXL recall: Fall Hazard
Hammocks Sold by LivingXL Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Why was Hammocks Sold by LivingXL recalled?
The metal frame for the hammocks can crack and break, causing a consumer to fall to the ground.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the hammocks and contact LivingXL for instructions on returning the hammock to receive a full refund. LivingXL is directly notifying consumers who purchased the hammock about the recall. Contact: For additional information, contact LivingXL at (800) 535-7639 extension 7777 anytime, or visit the company's Web site at www.LivingXL.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
- Multi Texteline Hammocks and Striped Quilted Hammocks
- Company
- CMRG Apparel, LLC, of Canton, Mass., Think Big Products LLC, dba LivingXL, of Canton, Mass.
- Quantity
- About 400
- Sold at
- LivingXL's catalog or at www.LivingXL.com from May 2007 through October 2007 for between $170 and $200.
- Recall date
- April 29, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- LivingXL has received three reports of injuries, including lower back pain and broken ribs, when the hammock collapsed after the frame broke or cracked.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled hammocks are Model X1010 multi texteline hammock and Model X1011 striped quilted hammock. They consist of a metal frame and cloth hammock. The metal frame is made of steel, is beige in color, and has five pieces, including two foot brackets. The model number is located on the hammock's packaging and/or instruction sheet.