CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, abc Distributing, Inc. Announce Recall of Kid's Tent Set
Published: November 25, 2002Recall ID: 03513Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The tip of the wire that forms the frame for the connecting tunnel can become exposed, resulting in possible laceration injuries.
Product Description & Identification
The tent set consists of an "igloo," "tee pee," and connecting tunnel. They are mostly red, blue and yellow.
Affected Products
3-Piece Kid's Tent Set
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-abc-Distributing-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Kids-Tent-Set- |
| Title | CPSC, abc Distributing, Inc. Announce Recall of Kid's Tent Set |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/tentset.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Kid's Tent Set |
| Hazards › Name | The tip of the wire that forms the frame for the connecting tunnel can become exposed, resulting in possible laceration injuries. |
| Injuries › Name | abc Distributing, Inc. has received three reports, two with minor injuries, as a result of the tip of the wire becoming exposed. |
| Products › Name | 3-Piece Kid's Tent Set |
| Products › Type | Tents & Canopies |
| Products › Category I D | 2170 |
| Products › Number Of Units | Approximately 15,700 |
| Recall I D | 2466 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | The tent sets were sold by abc Distributing, Inc., from March 2002 through June 2002, for about $23. |
| Recall Date | 2002-11-25T00:00:00 |
| Description | The tent set consists of an "igloo," "tee pee," and connecting tunnel. They are mostly red, blue and yellow. |
| Distributors › Name | abc Distributing, Inc., of North Miami, Fla. |
| Recall Number | 03513 |
| Consumer Contact | 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). |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-07-03T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |