IKEA Recalls Children's Folding Tent Due to Laceration and Puncture Hazards
CPSC recall 12005 · announced October 6, 2011 · Ikea North America Service · 58,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves a cube-shaped children's folding tent with model number 90192009. The brand name BUSA and IKEA and the model number are printed on a sewn-in label attached to an interior seam in the tent. The tent frame is made of flat steel wire and the tent material is pale green polyester fabric with turquoise, pink and white trim. The tent's dimensions are: L 28 1/4, W 28 1/4, H 28 1/4.
The hazard
The steel wire frame of the tent can break, producing sharp wire ends that can protrude through the tent fabric, posing a laceration or puncture hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take it away from children and return it to their nearest IKEA store for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Three incidents were reported, including one injury. No incidents were reported in the US or Canada
Sold at: IKEA stores nationwide from August 2011 through September 2011 for about $8.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's website at http://www.ikea-usa.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.