The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·22175·Announced 2022-06-30

RIO-Branded Swinging Hammock Chairs Recalled Due to Collapse Injury Hazard

ShelterLogic Group is recalling approximately 786,000 RIO-branded swinging hammock chairs because improper pin insertion during assembly can cause the chair's legs to collapse, injuring users. The company has received 24 reports of injuries including bruises, lacerations, concussions, and back strain.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves reported injuries from 24 incidents, including head lacerations, concussions, and back strain resulting from chair collapse. This meets the rubric criterion for High severity: "risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported" does not apply here because injuries have been reported, placing it above theoretical hazard level but the source text does not indicate hospitalization or structural defect patterns that would elevate it to Severe.

Plain-English summary

ShelterLogic Group, owner of RIO Brands, is recalling approximately 786,000 RIO-branded swinging hammock chairs sold from January 2020 through June 2022. The folding chairs have a black or gray metal frame with a fabric seat and backrest featuring a pillow, and some include a drink holder. They were available in gray, navy, blue, red, and camouflage colors. Only chairs with warning tags on the back of the backrest or armrest are included in this recall.

The chairs pose an injury hazard because improper insertion of the pins provided for assembly can cause the chair's legs to collapse. ShelterLogic Group has received 24 reports of incidents resulting in injuries such as bruises, aches and pains, head lacerations, back strain, concussions, and abrasions from consumers who fell while using the chair.

The chairs were sold at 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, Walmart.com, and other websites for between $40 and $60.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs until they have reviewed new instructions and verified that the pins are properly inserted into the chair's legs. New instructions can be obtained by contacting 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.

The recalled product

Product
RIO-branded Swinging Hammock Chairs
Manufacturer
ShelterLogic Group, owner of RIO Brands, of Watertown, Connecticut
Category
Consumer Product — Outdoor Furniture
Hazard
  • collapse
  • fall-injury
  • improper-assembly
Affected units
786,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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