Garden Treasures Foldable Steel Hammock Stand
CPSC Recall #06-188 — June 12, 2006
Product
Garden Treasures Foldable Steel Hammock Stand
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), L G Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C., is voluntarily recalling about 1,000 Garden Treasures Foldable Steel Hammock Stands. 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.Name of Product: Garden Treasures Foldable Steel Hammock StandUnits: About 1,000Importer: L G Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.Manufacturer: Shin Crest PTE, Ltd, of ChinaHazard: 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.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.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.Sold at: Lowe's stores nationwide from December 2005 through March 2006 for about $100.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled hammock stands immediately and return them to any Lowe's store to receive a full refund.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Lowe's stores toll-free at (866) 208-0827 anytime, or visit www.lowes.com, the Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. Web site.
Hazard
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.
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled hammock stands immediately and return them to any Lowe's store to receive a full refund.
Units Affected
About 1,000
Sold At
Lowe's stores nationwide from December 2005 through March 2006 for about $100.
Manufacturer
Shin Crest PTE, Ltd, of China
Importer
L G Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.
Manufactured In
China