Cameron Company Recalls Children's Tents Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
CPSC recall 18123 · announced March 14, 2018 · Jinhua Longyou Import And Export Co · 84,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves the Playtime Pals Pop-Up Hideaway Hut animal themed children's tent. The tent has four animal themes: hippo (pink), dog (brown), shark (blue) and tiger (orange). All have a fiberglass rod that springs to deploy the tent to shape and provides the support for the nylon shell.
The hazard
The fiberglass rod that supports the tent can break, splinter and become sharp, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tents and return them to Home Depot for a full refund or store credit. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received 270 reports of tent rods breaking, including two reports of bruises and lacerations.
Sold at: Home Depot stores nationwide during November 2017 for about $13.
Consumer contact: Jewett Cameron Company at 800-955-2879 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.jewettcameron.com and click on “Product Recall” button or banner on the home page for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.