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Product recall · CPSCOctober 6, 2016Serious
Wildhorn Outfitters to Repair Hammocks
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The cinch buckles that came with the hammocks and suspension kit can fail, causing straps to detach from hammock, posing a fall hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
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Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hammock cinch buckles and contact Wildhorn. Wildhorn will ship out replacement buckles free of charge and will provide a prepaid envelope for consumers to return the recalled cinch buckles. Wildhorn Outfitters is contacting all consumers directly.
Who to contact: Wildhorn Outfitters toll-free at 884-202-1612 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at wildhorn@recallmanagement.com or online at http://www.wildhornoutfitters.com and click on recalls for more information.
The product
This recall to repair involves the Outpost 1 Hammock, made for one person, and the Outpost II Hammock, the two person model, and one standalone Wildhorn Outfitters Litespeed Suspension Kit. The 100-percent nylon hammocks come in various colors including gray, blue, orange and green. "Wildhorn Outfitters" is stitched on a label on the hammocks.
Details
- Units affected
- About 9,700
- Recall date
- October 6, 2016
- Brand
- Datafly Commerce LLC, d/b/a Wildhorn Outfitters, of Draper, Utah
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Wildhorn has received three reports of cinch buckles breaking, including one report of a minor laceration injury.
Online at amazon.com and wildhornoutfitters.com from June 2016 through August 2016 for between $25 and $60.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Wildhorn Outfitters Recalls to Repair Hammocks Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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