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Fall / CollapseFebruary 29, 2012CPSC #12123

Twin Oaks Recalls Hammock Stands Due to Fall Hazard

Product
Hammocks
Units affected
2,300
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

This recall involves hammock stands made from steel pipe and sold in green and black under the Twin Oaks brand. The hammock stands are used with all Twin Oaks double and family-sized rope hammocks, as well as all Twin Oaks fabric hammocks. Model number 14015 (green) or 14016 (black) is printed on the instruction materials included with the stand.

Hazard

The foot brackets used to support the hammock can crack, causing the stand to collapse. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.

Injuries

Twin Oaks has received 43 reports of cracked foot brackets, including several reports of consumers who fell to the ground when the foot brackets collapsed. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Twin Oaks catalog and website, craft fairs and independent retail stores nationwide from December 2007 through June 2011 for between $100 and $150.

Photos

Twin Oaks hammockTwin Oaks hammock stand
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