October 12, 2007

Collections Etc. Inc. Announces Recall of Double Hammocks 

Name of Product: Double Hammocks

Units: 9,000

Importer: Collections Etc. Inc., of Elk Gove Village, Ill.

Manufacturer: Transfar International Corp., of Taipei, Taiwan

Hazard: The wooden rods at the head and foot of the hammock used to extend the fabric can break, causing the hammock to collapse and the user to fall to the ground.

Description: This recall involves hammocks made with a solid green fabric and white support ropes. The hammocks’ green fabric measures 73-inches long by 46-inches wide and supports a maximum of up to 350lbs.

Sold through: Web sites and catalogs nationwide from May 2007 through August 2007 for about $20.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the hammocks immediately and contact Collections Etc. for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Collections Etc. at (800) 518-3020 between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can also log onto the firm’s Web site at www.collectionsetc.com