Cameron Company Recalls Children's Tents Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot

Recalled March 14, 2018 · CPSC recall 18123 · Cameron

Hazard

The fiberglass rod that supports the tent can break, splinter and become sharp, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 84,000

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received 270 reports of tent rods breaking, including two reports of bruises and lacerations.

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tents and return them to Home Depot for a full refund or store credit.

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.

Product

Playtime Pals Pop-Up Hideaway Hut children's tents

Manufacturer(s)

Jinhua Longyou Import and Export Co., of China

Imported by

Jewett Cameron Company, of North Plains, Ore.

Distributed by

Jewett Cameron Company, of North Plains, Ore.

Retailers

Home Depot stores nationwide during November 2017 for about $13.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →