Pottery Barn Recalls Wooden Hammock Stands Due to Fall and Laceration Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-10-01 · 09001
Hazards
When used outdoors, the wood in the hammock stand can deteriorate over time and break, posing a risk of falls and lacerations to consumers.
Recall
Number
09001
Date
2008-10-01
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Wooden Hammock Stands
Companies
Retailer(s)
Pottery Barn catalog and the firm's Web site from March 2003 through July 2008 for about $300.
Importer(s)
Pottery Barn, of San Francisco, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The wooden hammock stands measure about 154 ½ inches long by 53 ½ inches in height by 53 inches in width. There are two black metal brackets on the base and on the arms of the hammock stand. All Pottery Barn two pole wooden hammock stands sold from 2003 through 2008 are included in this recall.