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CPSC, abc Distributing, Inc. Announce Recall of Kid's Tent Set
Recalled November 25, 2002 · CPSC recall 03513 · abc Distributing
Hazard
The tip of the wire that forms the frame for the connecting tunnel can become exposed, resulting in possible laceration injuries.
Remedy
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.
Units
Approximately 15,700
Incidents / injuries
abc Distributing, Inc. has received three reports, two with minor injuries, as a result of the tip of the wire becoming exposed.
Description
The tent set consists of an "igloo," "tee pee," and connecting tunnel. They are mostly red, blue and yellow.
What to do
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.
Contact
For more information, contact abc Distributing, Inc. by email at [email protected] or by phone at (305) 944-6971 (Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm).
Product
3-Piece Kid's Tent Set
Distributed by
abc Distributing, Inc., of North Miami, Fla.
Retailers
The tent sets were sold by abc Distributing, Inc., from March 2002 through June 2002, for about $23.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →