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HQ Products Pop Up Tent - 2 persons — burns & suffocation risk

UK OPSSSerious riskBurnsSuffocationSep 3, 2021
Photo from the official notice: HQ Products Pop Up Tent - 2 persons — burns & suffocation risk

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Hazard

This product poses a serious risk to the user because the fabric of the tent was found to be highly flammable and does not self-extinguish. If the tent is close to any source of flame, it could easily catch fire. This could lead to occupants getting burned. Additionally, a minimum of 2 ventilation openings shall be provided in sealed tents to provide sufficient circulation of air, however there was only one present on the tent. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

Destruction of the product at the border.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product

Product description

Two people pop up tent. Size 220 x 120 x 95cm. 190T PU coated Polyester with ground PE & mesh inner door.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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