Hammocks Sold by LivingXL Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Date: | April 29 2008 |
Name of Products: | Multi Texteline Hammocks and Striped Quilted Hammocks |
Units: | About 400 |
Manufacturer: | Retailer: Think Big Products LLC, dba LivingXL, of Canton, Mass. Imported by CMRG Apparel, LLC, of Canton, Mass. |
Hazard: | The metal frame for the hammocks can crack and break, causing a consumer to fall to the ground. |
Incidents/Injuries: | LivingXL has received three reports of injuries, including lower back pain and broken ribs, when the hammock collapsed after the frame broke or cracked. |
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. |
Product # / SKU: | Model X1010 and Model X1011 |
Sold at: | LivingXL’s catalog or at www.LivingXL.com from May 2007 through October 2007 for between $170 and $200. |
Manufactured in: | India |
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. |
Consumer Contact: | LivingXL |