Grand Trunk Parachute Hammocks recall: Fall Hazard
Grand Trunk Recalls Parachute Hammocks Due to Fall Hazard
Why was Grand Trunk Parachute Hammocks recalled?
The hammock's supporting hooks can fail, causing occupants to fall and suffer injuries.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled hammocks immediately and contact the firm for a free repair kit. Contact: For additional information, contact Grand Trunk toll-free at (877) 365-2965 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.grandtrunkgoods.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
- Single and Double "Parachute" Hammocks
- Company
- Travel Hammock Inc., dba Grand Trunk, of Skokie, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 2,500
- Sold at
- Specialty outdoor retailers nationwide from July 2008 through June 2009 for between $50 and $60.
- Recall date
- September 23, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received nine incidents of hooks failing, resulting in bumps, bruises and/or scrapes.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled hammocks were sold in single and double versions and packaged in a nylon sack. The Grand Trunk logo is printed on the sack. The following models and colors are included in the recall: SH-01 (Single Olive/Khaki), SH-02 (Single Blue/Navy Blue), SH-06 (Single Royal/Khaki), DH-01 (Double Olive/Khaki), DH-02 (Double Lt. Blue/Yellow), DH-03(Double Navy/Silver), DH-04 (Double Navy/Red). The model number can be located on the product's hang tag.