CPSC recall 03-513, announced November 25, 2002, covers abc Distributing 3-Piece Kid's Tent Set (approximately 15,700 units). The tip of the wire that forms the frame for the connecting tunnel can become exposed, resulting in possible laceration injuries. The notice cites 3 incident reports and 2 injuries. 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. Recall contact: call (305) 944-6971, or email tentset@abcdistributing.com.
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Which products are included?
The tent set consists of an "igloo," "tee pee," and connecting tunnel. They are mostly red, blue and yellow.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The tip of the wire that forms the frame for the connecting tunnel can become exposed, resulting in possible laceration injuries.
Incidents and injuries
abc Distributing, Inc. has received three reports, two with minor injuries, as a result of the tip of the wire becoming exposed.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- abc Distributing
- Product type
- Camping equipment
- Recall number
- 03-513
- Units
- Approximately 15,700
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- The tent sets were sold by abc Distributing, Inc., from March 2002 through June 2002, for about $23.
- Distributor
- abc Distributing, Inc., of North Miami, Fla.
3-Piece Kid's Tent Set
CPSC product type: Tents & Canopies
Recall contact information
For more information, contact abc Distributing, Inc. by email at tentset@abcdistributing.com or by phone at (305) 944-6971 (Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm).
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