Decathlon USA Announces Recall of Quechua Tents and Canopies Due to Flammability Hazard
Recall 07007 · Oct 17, 2006 · Decathlon USA
22,000
units affected
22,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07007
- Date
- Oct 17, 2006
- Company
- Decathlon USA
- Units affected
- 22,000
- Product
- All 2006 Quechua Brand Tents and Canopies
- Product type
- Tents & Canopies
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
All 2006 model Quechua branded tents (2-Seconds, 2-Seconds Air, 3-Seconds Air, T2, T3 Air, T4 Air, T6.2XL Air, T2 Ultralight Tents, T0 and T0+ canopies) sold in orange, red, blue, camouflage, or beige with SKU numbers 350808, 65196, 86813 146552, 146548, 100986, 351219, 370833, 531980, 531989, 65024, 90366, 90428, 567008, 567009, 567036, 567032, 370973, 22611, 566985, and 566992 are included in this recall. The SKU number can be found on the self-carry jacket. Quechua is printed on the exterior of the tent or canopy and on some of the carrying bags.
What can happen
The tents may fail to meet the industry's flame resistant standard, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled tents and visit the recall website www.decathlon-usa.com for information on returning these recalled tents for a refund plus an extra $10. Consumers that purchased tents through the Web site and toll-free number are being sent direct notices from Decathlon.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Decathlon USA retail stores in Massachusetts or through online sales at www.decathlontent.com from January 2006 through September 2006 for between $15 and $150.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled all 2006 quechua brand tents and canopies?
Consumers should stop using the recalled tents and visit the recall website www.decathlon-usa.com for information on returning these recalled tents for a refund plus an extra $10. Consumers that purchased tents through the Web site and toll-free number are being sent direct notices from Decathlon.
What is the hazard?
The tents may fail to meet the industry's flame resistant standard, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.