Safety regulator, abc Distributing, Inc. Announce Recall of Kid's Tent Set
Recall 03513 · Nov 25, 2002 · abc Distributing, Inc.
15,700
units affected
15,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03513
- Date
- Nov 25, 2002
- Company
- abc Distributing, Inc.
- Units affected
- 15,700
- Product
- 3-Piece Kid's Tent Set
- Product type
- Tents & Canopies
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
The tent set consists of an "igloo," "tee pee," and connecting tunnel. They are mostly red, blue and yellow.
What can happen
The tip of the wire that forms the frame for the connecting tunnel can become exposed, resulting in possible laceration injuries.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 3-piece kid's tent set?
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.
What is the hazard?
The tip of the wire that forms the frame for the connecting tunnel can become exposed, resulting in possible laceration injuries.
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.