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Product recall · CPSCOctober 6, 2011Serious
IKEA Children's Folding Tent
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately take it away from children and return it to their nearest IKEA store for a full refund.
Who to 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
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 58,000; 51,000 in the United States and 7,000 in Canada
- Recall date
- October 6, 2011
- Brand
- IKEA North America Service, of Conshohocken, Pa.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Three incidents were reported, including one injury. No incidents were reported in the US or Canada
90192009
IKEA stores nationwide from August 2011 through September 2011 for about $8.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “IKEA Recalls Children's Folding Tent Due to Laceration and Puncture Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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