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Medium RiskCPSC
Home & Furniture

Hayneedle Recalls Wooden Arc Hammock Stands Due to Fall Hazard

Agency Publication Date: September 20, 2012
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Summary

Hayneedle is recalling approximately 557 Shorea Wooden Arc Hammock Stands because the wood layers can separate and break during use. There have been 25 reports of the stands failing, resulting in four injuries, including two that required medical attention. These 14.5-foot long stands were sold in natural or driftwood colors through online retailers including Hammocks.com, hayneedle.com, and Walmart Marketplace. Hayneedle is offering a full refund and will cover return shipping costs for affected units.

Risk

The structural layers of the wood can split apart, causing the entire stand to collapse while someone is in the hammock. This poses a fall hazard to users, which has already resulted in multiple reports of injuries and medical treatment.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the Shorea Wooden Arc Hammock Stand to avoid the risk of falling.
  2. Identify your product by checking the packaging for item/model numbers VFA042-1 or VFA287-1. The stands are 14.5 feet long, 5 feet wide, and 4.25 feet high, and are finished in natural or driftwood colors.
  3. Contact Hayneedle to schedule a free pick-up of the hammock stand and arrange for a full refund by calling toll-free at (866) 508-1142 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Saturday.
  4. Alternatively, visit the firm’s website at www.hayneedle.com to initiate the return process and schedule your pick-up time.
  5. For additional questions, you may contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the hammock stand and return it to Hayneedle. Hayneedle is offering consumers a full refund, including return shipping costs. Hayneedle has directly contacted consumers who purchased the hammock stands.

Contact: For additional information, contact Hayneedle Customer Care toll-free at (866) 508-1142 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Saturday, or visit the firm’s website at www.hayneedle.com to schedule a convenient pick up time for your hammock stand and arrange a full refund.

Affected Products

Product: Shorea Wooden Arc Hammock Stands
Model:
VFA042-1
VFA287-1
Date Ranges: March 2012 - September 2013

Product Images

Wooden Arc Hammock by Hayneedle

Wooden Arc Hammock by Hayneedle

Wooden Arc Hammock by Hayneedle

Wooden Arc Hammock by Hayneedle

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 12749
Status: Active
Sold By: Online at Hammocks.com, hayneedle.com and Walmart Marketplace from March 2012 through September 2013 for between $300 and $380.
Distributor: Hayneedle Inc., of Omaha, Neb.
Manufactured In: Vietnam
Units Affected: 557
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: For additional information, contact Hayneedle Customer Care toll-free at (866) 508-1142 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Saturday, or visit the firm’s website at www.hayneedle.com to schedule a convenient pick up time for your hammock stand and arrange a full refund.
Agency Last Updated: April 18, 2016

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