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

Name of Product:
Playtime Pals Pop-Up Hideaway Hut children’s tents
Hazard:

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

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
March 14, 2018
Units:
About 84,000
Consumer 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.

Recall Details

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.

Remedy:

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

Incidents/Injuries:

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

Sold Exclusively At:
Home Depot stores nationwide during November 2017 for about $13.
Manufacturer(s):
Jinhua Longyou Import and Export Co., of China
Importer(s):

Jewett Cameron Company, of North Plains, Ore. 

Distributor(s):
Jewett Cameron Company, of North Plains, Ore.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
18-123
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