CPSC, LTD Commodities, Inc. Announce Recall of Kid's Tent Set
CPSC recall 03514 · announced December 3, 2002 · Ltd Commodities · 11,540 units affected
The product
The tent set consists of an "igloo," "tee pee," and connecting tunnel. Only the connecting tunnel is being recalled. They are mostly red, blue and yellow. The modified tunnel has a separate tag that reads: "REPLACEMENT TUNNEL."
The hazard
The tip of the wire that forms the frame for the connecting tunnel can become exposed, resulting in possible lacerations.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the tent set and contact LTD Commodities, 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 LTD Commodities, Inc.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): LTD Commodities, Inc received one report, in which a child's leg was cut, requiring nine stitches.
Sold at: The tent sets were sold by LTD Commodities, Inc., from May 2002 through November 2002, for about $23.
Consumer contact: For more information, contact LTD Commodities, Inc. toll-free at (866) 736-3654, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm CST or visit their web site at www.ltdcommodities.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.