Cameron Company Recalls Children's Tents Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-03-14). Hazards: laceration. About 84,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18123 |
| Published | 2018-03-14 |
| Last updated | 2018-03-14 |
| Products | Playtime Pals Pop-Up Hideaway Hut children's tents |
| Firm named in the title | Cameron Company |
| Firms | Jinhua Longyou Import and Export Co., of China (manufacturer); Jewett Cameron Company, of North Plains, Ore. (importer); Jewett Cameron Company, of North Plains, Ore. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 84,000 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Home Depot stores nationwide during November 2017 for about $13. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The fiberglass rod that supports the tent can break, splinter and become sharp, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tents and return them to Home Depot for a full refund or store credit.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 270 reports of tent rods breaking, including two reports of bruises and lacerations.
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