CPSCOctober 17, 2006

Decathlon USA Announces Quechua Tents and Canopies recall: Flammability Hazard

Decathlon USA Announces Recall of Quechua Tents and Canopies Due to Flammability Hazard

Why was Decathlon USA Announces Quechua Tents and Canopies recalled?

The tents may fail to meet the industry's flame resistant standard, posing a fire hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

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. Contact: For additional information, visit the firm's Web site www.decathlon-usa.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
All 2006 Quechua Brand Tents and Canopies
Company
Decathlon USA, of Wilmington, Mass.
Quantity
About 22,000
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.
Recall date
October 17, 2006
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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.

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