CPSC2010-07-15
Child’s Death Prompts Recall to Repair Portable Playard Tent by Tots in Mind Due to Strangulation Hazard
Tots in Mind Inc., of Salem, N.H.
Hazard
Clips that attach the tent to the top of the playard can break or be removed by a child. A child can lift the tent and become entrapped at the neck between the rigid playard frame and the metal base rod of the tent, posing a strangulation hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the playard tents and contact Tots in Mind to get free replacement clips. Replacement clips will be available in late August or early September 2010.
Sold at
Walmart, Amazon.com and various baby and children's stores nationwide from January 2005 through February 2010 for about $60.
Affected count
About 20,000 (and 85 in Canada)
Injuries reported
CPSC is aware of a death of a 2-year-old boy in December 2008 in Vinalhaven, Maine. The boy was found hanging with his neck entrapped between the playard frame and the metal base rod of the tent that had been partially tied by pieces of nylon rope and partially attached by clips. The tent was tied to the playard because the child was able to pop off the clips. Apparently, the child became entrapped while attempting to climb out of the playard. In three other incidents, children were able to remove one or more clips and place their necks between the tent and the playard. The children were not injured.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Cozy Indoor Outdoor Portable Playard Tents Plus Cabana Kits
Consumer contact
Contact Tots in Mind toll-free at (800) 626-0339 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.TotsinMind.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Childs-Death-Prompts-Recall-to-Repair-Portable-Playard-Tent-by-Tots-in-Mind-Due-to-Strangulation-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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