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Product recall · CPSCMarch 14, 2018Serious
Cameron Company Children's Tents
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The fiberglass rod that supports the tent can break, splinter and become sharp, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tents and return them to Home Depot for a full refund or store credit.
Who to 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.
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 84,000
- Recall date
- March 14, 2018
- Brand
- Jinhua Longyou Import and Export Co., of China, Jewett Cameron Company, of North Plains, Ore.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 270 reports of tent rods breaking, including two reports of bruises and lacerations.
Home Depot stores nationwide during November 2017 for about $13.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Cameron Company Recalls Children's Tents Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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