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ShelterLogic Group Recalls RIO-Branded Swinging Hammock Chairs Due to Injury Hazard; New Instructions Provided

U.S. CPSCInjuriesSold on AmazonSold on WalmartSold on Lowe'sSold on CostcoJun 30, 2022
Recalled RIO-branded swinging hammock chair
Recalled RIO-branded swinging hammock chair
RIO is printed below the chair's pillow
RIO is printed below the chair's pillow
Only chairs with warning tags on the back of the chair's backrest or armrest are included in this recall
Only chairs with warning tags on the back of the chair's backrest or armrest are included in this recall

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

Improper insertion of the pins provided for assembly can cause the chair's legs to collapse, posing an injury hazard to the user.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs until they have reviewed the new instructions and the pins are properly inserted into the chair's legs per the instructions. Consumers should contact ShelterLogic Group to receive the new instructions that will help verify proper and safe pin insertion. New instructions can also be found at www.Safety.ShelterLogic.com.

New Instructions

Incidents & injuries

ShelterLogic Group has received 24 reports of incidents that resulted in injuries such as bruises, aches and pains, head lacerations, back strain, concussions and abrasions from consumers who fell while using the chair.

Product description

This recall involves RIO-branded swinging hammock chairs. The folding chairs have a black or gray metal frame, a fabric seat and a backrest with a pillow. Some chairs have a drink holder. They were sold in gray, navy, blue, red and camouflage. RIO is printed below the pillow. Only chairs with warning tags on the back of the chair's backrest or armrest are included in this recall.

Sold on

Blain's Farm & Fleet, Camping World, Costco, Lowe's and Tractor Supply Company stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, CampingWorld.com, Costco.com, Lowes.com and Walmart.com and other websites from January 2020 through June 2022 for between $40 and $60.

Contact the company

ShelterLogic toll-free at 888-635-3359 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected], or online at Safety.ShelterLogic.com or rio.shelterlogic.com and click on Product Recalls at the top of the page for more information.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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