CPSC, abc Distributing, Inc. Announce Recall of Kid's Tent Set
CPSC recall 03513 · announced November 25, 2002 · Abc Distributing · 15,700 units affected
The product
The tent set consists of an "igloo," "tee pee," and connecting tunnel. They are mostly red, blue and yellow.
The hazard
The tip of the wire that forms the frame for the connecting tunnel can become exposed, resulting in possible laceration injuries.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the tent set and contact abc Distributing, Inc. to obtain instructions on how to return the connecting tunnel for a replacement, at no charge. All consumers who purchased these tent sets were notified about the recall directly by abc Distributing, Inc.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): abc Distributing, Inc. has received three reports, two with minor injuries, as a result of the tip of the wire becoming exposed.
Sold at: The tent sets were sold by abc Distributing, Inc., from March 2002 through June 2002, for about $23.
Consumer contact: For more information, contact abc Distributing, Inc. by email at tentset@abcdistributing.com or by phone at (305) 944-6971 (Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm).
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.