Child’s Death Prompts Recall to Repair Portable Playard Tent by Tots in Mind Due to Strangulation Hazard

Active Recall Announced July 15, 2010 CPSC #10303

Quick answer

Child’s Death Prompts Recall to Repair Portable Playard Tent by Tots in Mind Due to Strangulation Hazard is CPSC recall #10303, announced on July 15, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The dome-shaped white-colored mesh tent is designed to fit over playards as small as 28 inches by 40 inches or as large as 31 inches by 44 inches to contain a child. There are 12 plastic clips to secure the base of the tent to the top rail of the playard through button holes along the bottom of the tent. The tent has a zippered side for putting in and taking out the child. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Tots in Mind Inc..

Hazard

The dome-shaped white-colored mesh tent is designed to fit over playards as small as 28 inches by 40 inches or as large as 31 inches by 44 inches to contain a child. There are 12 plastic clips to secure the base of the tent to the top rail of the playard through button holes along the bottom of the tent. The tent has a zippered side for putting in and taking out the child.

Affected products

Cozy Indoor Outdoor Portable Playard Tents Plus Cabana Kits

Recalled brands

Tots in Mind Inc.

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.

Recall date

July 15, 2010

Categories

Play Yards

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #10303?

CPSC recall #10303 covers Child’s Death Prompts Recall to Repair Portable Playard Tent by Tots in Mind Due to Strangulation Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 15, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The dome-shaped white-colored mesh tent is designed to fit over playards as small as 28 inches by 40 inches or as large as 31 inches by 44 inches to contain a child. There are 12 plastic clips to secure the base of the tent to the top rail of the playard through button holes along the bottom of the tent. The tent has a zippered side for putting in and taking out the child.

What is the remedy for recall #10303?

The CPSC remedy for recall #10303 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Child’s Death Prompts Recall to Repair Portable Playard Tent by Tots in Mind Due to Strangulation Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Childs-Death-Prompts-Recall-to-Repair-Portable-Playard-Tent-by-Tots-in-Mind-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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