Bed Bath & Beyond Hammock Stands Recalled by Pride Family Brands Due To Fall Hazard

Destination Summer Hammock Stands

Date of Recall
2015-09-24

CPSC Release Number
15-252

Manufactured In
China

Units
About 13,900 (an additional 55 units sold in Canada)

Distributor
Pride Family Brands, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Sold By
Bed Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and online at www.bedbathandbeyond.com from March 2014 through July 2015 for about $100.

Problem/Hazard
Z-shaped hooks that attach the hammock to the hammock stand can bend or break, resulting in a consumer falling to the ground.

Injuries/Incidents
The firm has received 13 reports of the z-shaped hooks bending or breaking, resulting in consumers falling to the ground and injuring various body parts. 

Description

The recalled hammock stand was sold under the Bed Bath & Beyond Destination Summer private label. The bronze-colored heavy gauge steel hammock stand with enamel finish measures 15 feet long by 3.5 feet wide by 4 feet high.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product, dispose of the Z-shaped hooks and contact Pride Family Brands to obtain a free set of heavier-gauged, S-shaped replacement hooks. 

Consumer Contact
Pride Family Brands toll-free at 855-612-9800 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.bedbathandbeyond.com and click on "Safety & Recalls" at the bottom of the page. 

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