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

Reported: October 6, 2011 Initiated: October 6, 2011 #12005

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Remedy

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

Details

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Units affected: About 58,000; 51,000 in the United States and 7,000 in Canada.
Why was this product 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.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take it away from children and return it to their nearest IKEA store for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 6, 2011. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 12005.