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Wildhorn Outfitters Recalls to Repair Hammocks Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

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Time:2016/10/9 17:50:17 | Read:3781

Name of product:

Wildhorn Outfitters Outpost camping hammocks

 

Hazard:

The cinch buckles that came with the hammocks and suspension kit can fail, causing straps to detach from hammock, posing a fall hazard.

 

Units:

About 9,700

 

Description:

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.

 

Incidents/Injuries:

Wildhorn has received three reports of cinch buckles breaking, including one report of a minor laceration injury.

 

Remedy:

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.

 

Sold At:

Online at amazon.com and wildhornoutfitters.com from June 2016 through August  2016 for between $25 and $60.