CPSC recall 03-515, announced December 13, 2002, covers The Lakeside Collection Kid's Tent Set (only the tunnel is recalled) (approximately 1,500 units). The tip of the wire that forms the frame for the connecting tunnel can become exposed, resulting in possible lacerations. Consumers should immediately stop using the tent set and contact The Lakeside Collection to obtain instructions on how to return the connecting tunnel for a replacement at no charge. Recall contact: call (866) 847-4327, or go to www.lakeside.com.
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Which products are included?
The tent set consists of an "igloo," "tee pee," and connecting tunnel. Only the connecting tunnel is being recalled. They are mostly red, blue and yellow. The modified tunnel has a separate tag that reads: "REPLACEMENT TUNNEL."
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 lacerations.
Incidents and injuries
There have been no injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the tent set and contact The Lakeside Collection 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 The Lakeside Collection.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Camping equipment
- Recall number
- 03-515
- Units
- Approximately 1,500
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- The tent sets were sold by The Lakeside Collection, from May 2002 through November 2002, for about $23.
- Distributor
- The Lakeside Collection, of Lincolnshire, Ill.
Kid's Tent Set (only the tunnel is recalled)
CPSC product type: Tents & Canopies
Recall contact information
For more information, contact The Lakeside Collection toll-free at (866) 847-4327, 7:30 am to 4:00 p.m. CST or visit their web site at www.lakeside.com
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