CPSC Recall in 2006: Foldable Steel Hammock Stand Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-188

Date: June 12, 2006

Product Name: Garden Treasures Foldable Steel Hammock Stand

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), L G Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C., is voluntarily recalling about 1,000 Garden Treasures Foldable Steel Hammock Stands. The welds attaching the arms to the frame of the hammock stand can fail, allowing the hammock to fall. Users can be injured from falling to the ground, striking the hammock stand's base, or being struck by the arms of the hammock stand.Name of Product: Garden Treasures Foldable Steel Hammock StandUnits: About 1,000Importer: L G Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.Manufacturer: Shin Crest PTE, Ltd, of ChinaHazard: The welds attaching the arms to the frame of the hammock stand can fail, allowing the hammock to fall. Users can be injured from falling to the ground, striking the hammock stand's base, or being struck by the arms of the hammock stand.Incidents/Injuries: There have been three reports of the hammock stands breaking at the welds. Six people have reported injuries from falling, including a head laceration requiring stitches, bruises and neck and back pain.Description: The recalled hammock stand is black steel, is foldable, and has two wheels. The item number, 226724, is printed on the box in which the hammock stand was sold, and on the instructions that were provided with the hammock stand.Sold at: Lowe's stores nationwide from December 2005 through March 2006 for about $100.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled hammock stands immediately and return them to any Lowe's store to receive a full refund.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Lowe's stores toll-free at (866) 208-0827 anytime, or visit www.lowes.com, the Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. Web site.

Hazard Description:

The welds attaching the arms to the frame of the hammock stand can fail, allowing the hammock to fall. Users can be injured from falling to the ground, striking the hammock stand's base, or being struck by the arms of the hammock stand.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 1,000

Incidents:

There have been three reports of the hammock stands breaking at the welds. Six people have reported injuries from falling, including a head laceration requiring stitches, bruises and neck and back pain.

Sold At:

Lowe's stores nationwide from December 2005 through March 2006 for about $100.

Manufactured In:

China