IKEA Recalls Children's Folding Tent Due to Laceration and Puncture Hazards

BUSA children’s folding tent

Date of Recall
2011-10-06

CPSC Release Number
12-005

Manufactured In
Vietnam

Company Phone Number
(888) 966-4532

Units
About 58,000; 51,000 in the United States and 7,000 in Canada

Importer
IKEA North America Service, of Conshohocken, Pa.

Sold By
IKEA stores nationwide from August 2011 through September 2011 for about $8.

Problem/Hazard
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.

Injuries/Incidents
Three incidents were reported, including one injury.

Description
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.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately take it away from children and return it to their nearest IKEA store for a full refund.

Consumer 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

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