Suffocation, Entrapment Risks Prompt Recall of PeaPod Travel Tents by KidCo

Active Recall Announced November 16, 2012 CPSC #13043

Quick answer

Suffocation, Entrapment Risks Prompt Recall of PeaPod Travel Tents by KidCo is CPSC recall #13043, announced on November 16, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The KidCo PeaPod Travel Beds and PeaPod Plus Travel Beds are small, portable sleep tents marketed for use by infants from birth to 3+ years, depending on the model. The tents have a zippered side for putting in and taking out the child and have an inflatable air mattress that fits into a zippered pocket underneath the floor of the tent. The tents fold into a compact round shape and come with a fabric bag for storage and transport. The following models and corresponding tent fabric colors are included in this recall: P100 Teal P101 Red P102 Lime P103 Periwinkle P104 Ocean P201 Princess/Red P202 Camouflage P203 Quick Silver P204 Sagebrush P205 Cardinal P900CS Green The model number can be found on a small tag on the underside of the product. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the tents and contact kidco to get a free repair kit. the kits will vary depending on the model and will be shipped to consumers starting in december 2012.. Affected brand: KidCo Inc..

Hazard

The KidCo PeaPod Travel Beds and PeaPod Plus Travel Beds are small, portable sleep tents marketed for use by infants from birth to 3+ years, depending on the model. The tents have a zippered side for putting in and taking out the child and have an inflatable air mattress that fits into a zippered pocket underneath the floor of the tent. The tents fold into a compact round shape and come with a fabric bag for storage and transport. The following models and corresponding tent fabric colors are included in this recall: P100 Teal P101 Red P102 Lime P103 Periwinkle P104 Ocean P201 Princess/Red P202 Camouflage P203 Quick Silver P204 Sagebrush P205 Cardinal P900CS Green The model number can be found on a small tag on the underside of the product.

Affected products

PeaPod and PeaPod Plus Travel Beds

Recalled brands

KidCo Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the tents and contact KidCo to get a free repair kit. The kits will vary depending on the model and will be shipped to consumers starting in December 2012.

Recall date

November 16, 2012

Categories

Crib Tents

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #13043?

CPSC recall #13043 covers Suffocation, Entrapment Risks Prompt Recall of PeaPod Travel Tents by KidCo, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 16, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The KidCo PeaPod Travel Beds and PeaPod Plus Travel Beds are small, portable sleep tents marketed for use by infants from birth to 3+ years, depending on the model. The tents have a zippered side for putting in and taking out the child and have an inflatable air mattress that fits into a zippered pocket underneath the floor of the tent. The tents fold into a compact round shape and come with a fabric bag for storage and transport. The following models and corresponding tent fabric colors are included in this recall: P100 Teal P101 Red P102 Lime P103 Periwinkle P104 Ocean P201 Princess/Red P202 Camouflage P203 Quick Silver P204 Sagebrush P205 Cardinal P900CS Green The model number can be found on a small tag on the underside of the product.

What is the remedy for recall #13043?

The CPSC remedy for recall #13043 is consumers should immediately stop using the tents and contact kidco to get a free repair kit. the kits will vary depending on the model and will be shipped to consumers starting in december 2012.. 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 Suffocation, Entrapment Risks Prompt Recall of PeaPod Travel Tents by KidCo 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/2013/Suffocation-Entrapment-Risks-Prompt-Recall-of-PeaPod-Travel-Tents-by-KidCo. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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