Playtime Pals Pop-Up Hideaway Hut children's tents recalled over laceration hazard

Recall date

March 14, 2018

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

18123

Brand / firm

Jinhua Longyou Import and Export Co., of China

Sold / distributed

Home Depot stores nationwide during November 2017 for about $13.

Why it was recalled

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

What 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.

What to do

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