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

Hazard

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

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.

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Incidents & injuries

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

Product 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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

Wildhorn Outfitters toll-free at 884-202-1612 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at http://www.wildhornoutfitters.com and click on recalls for more information.