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Various Ventura Brand Tents
- Starting date:
- September 5, 2013
- Posting date:
- September 5, 2013
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Outdoor Living
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Flammability Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-35405
Affected products
Various Ventura Brand Tents
Product description
Product Description | UPC | Model Number |
---|---|---|
Scout Junior Dome Tent 6' x 5' | 727001095858 | WMC-2300 N O |
Scout Junior Dome Tent 6' x 5' | 400303014474 | WMC-2300 N |
Scout Junior Dome Tent 6' x 5' | 727002100018 | UNP-2300G |
Scout Junior Dome Tent 6' x 5' | 727002100025 | UNP-2300O |
Scout Junior Dome Tent 6' x 5' | 400306019865 | UNP-2300G&O |
Cabin Tent | 727002100247 | UNP-108076 |
Dome Tent | 727002100230 | UNP-8014 |
Hiker Dome Tent 7.5' x 5' | 727002100056 | UNP-7505 |
Sport Dome Tent 9' x 8' | 727002100087 | UNP-9850RA |
Family Dome Tent 10' x 8' | 727002100094 | UNP-1080 |
Two Room Family Dome Tent 13' x 10' | 727002100100 | UNP-131072B |
Two Room Family Dome Tent 16' x 9' | 727002100117 | UNP-160972 |
Cabin Dome Tent 7' x 6' | 727002100063 | UNP-7642B |
Cabin Dome Tent 7' x 6' | 727002100070 | UNP-7642R |
Cabin Dome Tent 7' x 6' | 400305932646 | UNP-7642B&R |
Hazard identified
Health Canada’s sampling and evaluation program has identified that the flooring material(s) used in the recalled tents may not meet the requirements for tent flammability under Canadian law. The tents could catch fire if exposed to a flame or other ignition source, and pose possible burn hazard to consumers.
Neither Health Canada nor Wal-Mart Canada Corporation has received reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these tents.
Number sold
Approximately 82,000 of the recalled tents were sold at Wal-Mart retail stores across Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled tents were sold from February 2013 to August 2013.
Place of origin
Tents manufactured in both China and Cambodia are subject to this recall.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Xiamen Unipros Camping Products Co. Ltd.
Fujian
CHINA
- Distributor
-
Wal-Mart Canada Corporation
Mississauga
Ontario
CANADA
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tents. The products can be returned to a Wal-Mart Canada retail store for a refund.
For more information, consumers may contact Wal-Mart Canada Corporation at 1-888-778-8525.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.