CPSC recall 12-005, announced October 6, 2011, covers IKEA North America Service BUSA children's folding tent (about 58,000 units). 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 notice cites 3 incident reports and 1 injury. Consumers should immediately take it away from children and return it to their nearest IKEA store for a full refund. Recall contact: call (888) 966-4532, or go to www.ikea-usa.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
This recall involves a cube-shaped children's folding tent with model number 90192009.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
Three incidents were reported, including one injury. No incidents were reported in the US or Canada
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take it away from children and return it to their nearest IKEA store for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Camping equipment
- Recall number
- 12-005
- Units
- About 58,000; 51,000 in the United States and 7,000 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- Vietnam
- Sold at / sales period
- IKEA stores nationwide from August 2011 through September 2011 for about $8.
- Importer
- IKEA North America Service, of Conshohocken, Pa.
BUSA children's folding tent
CPSC product type: Tents
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's website at http://www.ikea-usa.com
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