CPSC2011-10-06
IKEA Recalls Children's Folding Tent Due to Laceration and Puncture Hazards
IKEA North America Service, of Conshohocken, Pa.
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take it away from children and return it to their nearest IKEA store for a full refund.
Sold at
IKEA stores nationwide from August 2011 through September 2011 for about $8.
Affected count
About 58,000; 51,000 in the United States and 7,000 in Canada
Injuries reported
Three incidents were reported, including one injury. No incidents were reported in the US or Canada
Manufactured in
Vietnam
Remedy type
Refund
Products
BUSA children's folding tent
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/IKEA-Recalls-Childrens-Folding-Tent-Due-to-Laceration-and-Puncture-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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