CPSC2023-10-12
The FORT Recalls Children's Play Tents Due to Choking and Laceration Hazards
Simulated Wood Grain Design LLC, d/b/a The FORT, of St. Louis, Missouri
Hazard
The magnets used to connect the various pieces of The FORT can become dislodged from their pouches, posing choking and laceration hazards to young children.
Remedy
CPSC urges consumers to dispose of recalled children's play tents and NOT to resell or donate them. It is a violation of federal law to sell or distribute recalled products. The firm is no longer in business, so there is no remedy for consumers.
Sold at
Online at www.getthefort.com and www.zulily.com from July 2021 through November 2022 for between $200 and $400.
Affected count
About 13,250
Injuries reported
There have been 17 reports of loose or broken magnets associated with The FORT children's play tents, resulting in laceration injuries to two adults and a pinched finger to one child.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Dispose
Products
The FORT Children's Play Tents
Consumer contact
For more information, call CPSC's Hotline at 800-638-2772.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/The-FORT-Recalls-Childrens-Play-Tents-Due-to-Choking-and-Laceration-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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