Outdoor Solutions Hammock and Sunshade Recalled by H-E-B Due to Fall Hazard

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Jul 03, 2013, 01:00 ET

WASHINGTON, July 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

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Recall Summary

Name of Product: Outdoor Solutions Hammock with Sunshade

Hazard: The seam in the lounge of the hammock can open and rip, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the hammock, disassemble it and contact H-E-B for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: H-E-B at (800) 432-3113 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at http://www.heb.com and go to "About Us" and click on "Our Company" and then "Recalls" for more information.

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Outdoor-Solutions-Hammock-and-Sunshade

Recall Details

Units: About 700
Description: The Outdoor Solutions Hammock and Sunshade is a stand-alone, light-brown canvas hammock that sits inside a steel and plastic frame. It has a detachable sunshade affixed to the hammock. The product was sold in a light brown canvas bag with handles. A tag affixed to the outside of the canvas bag includes the product name, model number 147184 and UPC number 4122088609.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm received two reports of seams tearing. Bruising and discomfort were reported in one incident.
Sold at: Exclusively at Texas H-E-B stores between February 2013 and June 2013 for about $76.
Manufacturer/Importer/Distributor: HEB Grocery Company LLC, of San Antonio, Texas
Manufactured in: China

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