Cameron Company · Recalled
Cameron Company Recalls Children's Tents Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
The fiberglass rod that supports the tent can break, splinter and become sharp, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 84,000
- Reports
- 270
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $13
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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 file
- Sold at
- Home Depot stores nationwide during November 2017 for about $13.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Jewett Cameron Company, of North Plains, Ore., Jinhua Longyou Import and Export Co., of China
Incident log
The firm has received 270 reports of tent rods breaking, including two reports of bruises and lacerations.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tents and return them to Home Depot for a full refund or store credit.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.