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

Reported: March 14, 2018 Initiated: March 14, 2018 #18123

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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

Remedy

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Jinhua Longyou Import and Export Co., of China. Units affected: About 84,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The fiberglass rod that supports the tent can break, splinter and become sharp, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tents and return them to Home Depot for a full refund or store credit.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 14, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 18123.