Wooden hammock ´Barcelona Garden Hammock´
Injuries Furniture Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0945/08 |
| Brand | B & Q |
| Category | Furniture |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | Hong Kong |
| Model Number | Live Outdoors , ´Barcelona´ Range / 05061525 |
| Published | 1 September 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of injuries because deterioration of the timber frame caused by water may create a weakness in the wood around the metal socket at the base of the hammock frame. This may lead to the hammock frame breaking whilst in use. 21 recorded incidents.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the retailer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Wooden framed garden hammock with striped canvas supplied in colour retail box. This product was offered for sale from March 2005.