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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.
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
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.