Cameron Company Recalls Children's Tents Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
What's being recalled
Playtime Pals Pop-Up Hideaway Hut children's tents
Units: About 84,000
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 problem, in CPSC's words
The fiberglass rod that supports the tent can break, splinter and become sharp, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
The firm has received 270 reports of tent rods breaking, including two reports of bruises and lacerations.
What CPSC says to do
Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tents and return them to Home Depot for a full refund or store credit.
How to contact the company
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 18123, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.