Grand Trunk Recalls Parachute Hammocks Due to Fall Hazard

The hammock's supporting hooks can fail, causing occupants to fall and suffer injuries.

Recall #: 09347
Affected scope: About 2,500

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Travel Hammock Inc., dba Grand Trunk, of Skokie, Ill. recalled The recalled hammocks were sold in single and double versions and packaged in a nylon sac….

Grand Trunk Recalls Parachute Hammocks Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by Travel Hammock Inc., dba Grand Trunk, of Skokie, Ill. in September 23, 2009. Reason: The hammock's supporting hooks can fail, causing occupants to fall and suffer injuries.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled hammocks immediately and contact the firm for a …. Verify recall #09347 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Travel Hammock Inc., dba Grand Trunk, of Skokie, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The hammock's supporting hooks can fail, causing occupants to fall and suffer injuries..

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agency class: September 23, 2009
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09347 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recalled hammocks were sold in single and double versions and packaged in a nylon sack. The Grand Trunk logo is printed on the sack. The following models and colors are included in the recall: SH-01 (Single Olive/Khaki), SH-02 (Single Blue/Navy Blue), SH-06 (Single Royal/Khaki), DH-01 (Double Olive/Khaki), DH-02 (Double Lt. Blue/Yellow), DH-03(Double Navy/Silver), DH-04 (Double Navy/Red). The model number can be located on the product's hang tag.

Reason for recall

The hammock's supporting hooks can fail, causing occupants to fall and suffer injuries.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled hammocks immediately and contact the firm for a free repair kit.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	09347
Date reported	September 23, 2009
Date initiated	September 23, 2009
Recalling firm	Travel Hammock Inc., dba Grand Trunk, of Skokie, Ill.
Affected scope	About 2,500
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the recalled hammocks immediately and contact the firm for a free repair kit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The hammock's supporting hooks can fail, causing occupants to fall and suffer injuries.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the recalled hammocks immediately and contact the firm for a free repair kit.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 23, 2009. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 09347.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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