Product Recall Number: 07-007
Why was All 2006 Quechua Brand Tents and Canopies recalled?
The tents may fail to meet the industry's flame resistant standard, posing a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 07-007
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2006-10-16
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: All 2006 Quechua Brand Tents and Canopies
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Decathlon USA, of Wilmington, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 22,000 2006 Quechua Brand Tents and Canopies. The tents may fail to meet the industry's flame resistant standard, posing a fire hazard.Name of Product: All 2006 Quechua Brand Tents and CanopiesUnits: About 22,000Manufacturer: Decathlon USA, of Wilmington, Mass.Hazard: The tents may fail to meet the industry's flame resistant standard, posing a fire hazard.Incidents/Injuries: 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.Sold at: 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.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled tents and visit the recall website www.decathlon-usa.com 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, visit the firm's Web site www.decathlon-usa.com.
Hazard Description: The tents may fail to meet the industry's flame resistant standard, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 22,000
Incidents: None reported
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled tents and visit the recall website www.decathlon-usa.com 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.
Sold At: 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.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Decathlon USA, of Wilmington, Mass.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed