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Consumer product recall

Norseman Wall Tents by Yanes Canada Ltd.

Starting date:
July 9, 2010
Posting date:
July 9, 2010
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Hobby/Craft Items, Miscellaneous, Sports/Fitness
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Audience:
General Public (GP)
Identification number:
RA-500002352

Affected products

Norseman Wall Tents by Yanes Canada Ltd.

Product description

This recall involves Norseman Wall Tents imported by Yanes Canada Ltd. The tents come in a white cloth carrying case. The word "Norseman" and the dimensions are printed on the cloth carrying case. The tents are available in the following dimensions.

Table of Recalled/Affected Products
Product Name Product Code UPC
Norseman 10x12x5x8.5 Deluxe Wall Tent YAN10x12DLX 061547101254
Norseman 12x14x5x8.5 Deluxe Wall Tent YAN12x14DLX 061547121455
Norseman 14x16x5x9.5 Deluxe Wall Tent YAN14x16DLX 061547141656

Hazard identified

Health Canada's auditing process revealed that the materials used in these tents do not meet the requirements for tent flammability under Canadian law. The tents could easily catch fire if exposed to a flame or other ignition source such as a campfire spark, and cause severe burns to consumers.

Health Canada has not received reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these tents.

For more information about tent related hazards, visit Health Canada's Tents.

Number sold

Approximately 650 of the recalled tents were sold at Campers Village and various specialty stores in Canada, as well as directly through Norseman Inc.

Time period sold

The recalled tents were sold from September 2007 to May 2010.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Importer
Yanes Canada Ltd.
Montreal
Quebec
CANADA
Tel: 1-800-663-7770
Distributor
Norseman Inc.
Edmonton
Alberta
CANADA
Tel: 1-800-268-1918
Retailer
Campers Village and other Specialty Stores
Edmonton
Alberta
CANADA
Tel: 1-800-661-3847

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the affected wall tents and return the affected tents to Campers Village Inc. for a product replacement.

Consumers may contact Campers Village at 1-800-661-3847 or visit the Campers Village Website for more information.

Wholesale customers can contact Norseman Inc. at 1-800-268-1918 or visit the Norseman Website at Norseman Website for information on how to obtain a product replacement.