Decathlon USA Announces Recall of Quechua Tents and Canopies Due to Flammability Hazard
All 2006 Quechua Brand Tents and Canopies
Date of Recall
2006-10-17CPSC Release Number
07-007Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(888)-446-5147Units
About 22,000Manufacturer
Decathlon USA, of Wilmington, Mass.Sold By
Decathlon USA retail stores in Massachusetts or through online sales at www.decathlontent.com from January 2006 through September 2006 for between $15 and $150.Problem/Hazard
The tents may fail to meet the industry's flame resistant standard, posing a fire hazard.Injuries/Incidents
None reportedDescription
All 2006 model Quechua branded tents (2-Seconds, 2-Seconds Air, 3-Seconds Air, T2, T3 Air, T4 Air, T6.2XL Air, T2 Ultralight Tents, T0 and T0+ canopies) sold in orange, red, blue, camouflage, or beige with SKU numbers 350808, 65196, 86813 146552, 146548, 100986, 351219, 370833, 531980, 531989, 65024, 90366, 90428, 567008, 567009, 567036, 567032, 370973, 22611, 566985, and 566992 are included in this recall. The SKU number can be found on the self-carry jacket. Quechua is printed on the exterior of the tent or canopy and on some of the carrying bags.Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled tents and call Decathlon USA for information on returning these recalled tents for a refund plus an extra $10. Consumers that purchased tents through the Web site and toll-free number are being sent direct notices from Decathlon.Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Decathlon USA at (888) 446-5147 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.decathlon-usa.comRecall Comments
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