Wildhorn Outfitters Outpost camping hammocks recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

October 6, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

17703

Sold / distributed

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

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.