Hammocks Sold by LivingXL Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Released: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Think Big Products LLC, dba LivingXL, of Canton, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 400 Multi Texteline Hammocks and Striped Quilted Hammocks. The metal frame for the hammocks can crack and break, causing a consumer to fall to the ground.
Recall Details
Product
Multi Texteline Hammocks and Striped Quilted Hammocks
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.
Hazards
The metal frame for the hammocks can crack and break, causing a consumer to fall to the ground.
Incidents
LivingXL has received three reports of injuries, including lower back pain and broken ribs, when the hammock collapsed after the frame broke or cracked.
Remedy
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.
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