Discovery Kids children’s play tents, play tunnels or other enclosures

5 reports to CPSC, the latest made Jan 6, 2014. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

5reports to CPSC
Jan 6, 2014the latest report was made
Jan 10, 2012the earliest
4with the company’s comments

Brand: Discovery Kids
Makers: MERCHSOURCE LLC and Discovery CommunicationsMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product: Children’s play tents, play tunnels or other enclosuresCPSC’s product type: Children’s Play Tents, Play Tunnels or Other Enclosures (code 1322), in Toys & Children: Toys

By month

1 report from February 2013 to January 2014; the most in January 2014, 1. 4 earlier reports, since January 2012, are in the table.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
January 2014	1
January 2013	1
October 2012	1
January 2012	2

How badly anyone was hurt

First aid 1 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
Hurt, no treatment 1 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
Hurt, care not known 1 CPSC: Injury, Level of care not known
No one hurt 2 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

First aid
Made Jan 6, 2014, sent to the company Jan 14, 2014, published by CPSC Jan 30, 2014

The product, in the report: Discovery kids pop up castle, pink and purple 4.5 ft tall

My son and daughter were playing in the discovery kids pop up castle. My son fell onto one of the plastic poles holding the tent up. The pole bent and broke. It shattered and about 10 small plastic splinters were left in the castle, one of which got stuck in my finger.

Model
Item number 1645085
Bought from
Gift
Where
Royersford, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 35, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Discovery kids, made or sold by MERCHSOURCE LLC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional

The company’s comments, in its own words

(1/15/2014) MERCHSOURCE LLC: This comment is in response to report No: 20140106-2964C-2147448422 provided to MerchSource on January 14, 2014.
MerchSource takes all product safety and customer satisfaction issues very seriously. We investigate all incident reports thoroughly. We have not been afforded the opportunity to investigate the unit at issue in this report yet, but we have analyzed the information provided and we will initiate a thorough quality assurance review of the item and should a broader issue be identified we will take the appropriate corrective action. At this time, there is nothing to indicate that the Discovery Kids Pop-Up Castle in any way creates an unreasonable risk of serious injury or death.

CPSC report 20140106-2964C-2147448422. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jan 17, 2013, sent to the company Mar 25, 2013, published by CPSC Mar 13, 2013

The product, in the report: Indoor/outdoor adventure play tent

The consumer says the pop up tent has a pop through tunnel. The children were crawling through the tunnel when the wire popped out of the material, just barely missing a child’s face.
the consumer says that the tent is a silky material and it made it easier for the wire to poke through. She says that luckily she was standing right their and was able to move the child from the area to prevent possible harm.
The consumer contacted the manufacturer who offered a replacement. The consumer refused.

Model
UPC 94202304815
Bought from
CVS
Bought
Jan 7, 2013
Where
Danville, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Discovery Kids, made or sold by MERCHSOURCE LLC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(4/3/2013) MERCHSOURCE LLC: MerchSource takes all product safety and customer satisfaction issues very seriously. We investigate all incident reports thoroughly. We have not had the opportunity to specifically investigate the unit at issue in this report, but by analyzing the dates provided, the incident described, and the details regarding the unit failure we determined that this unit was made prior to implementing certain quality improvements. There is nothing to indicate that this, or any, Discovery Kids Adventure Play Tent and Tunnel in any way creates an unreasonable risk of serious injury or death. Nevertheless, in an effort to continually improve customer satisfaction and our product line we have addressed the narrow possibility of a wire becoming exposed by implementing design safeguards for all current and future production.

CPSC report 20130117-1A7E4-1297095. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hurt, care not known
Made Oct 18, 2012, sent to the company Nov 8, 2012, published by CPSC Nov 26, 2012

The product, in the report: Adventure Play Tent and Tunnel - toy nylon tent & tunnel - multicolored

Toddler was crawling through a Discovery Kids children’s play tunnel made by Discovery Communications, LLC. Tunnel’s shape is maintained by a wire spiral that ends in a small rectangular holder. The wire end popped out of it’s holder and penetrated the nylon covering exposing the toddler to a sharp end causing pain. Parents immediately removed tunnel from play area.

Model
1627125
UPC
6 9420230481 5
Serial number
21413
Bought from
gift from grandparent, Ohio
Bought
Jan 6, 2012, about then
Where
Hilliard, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 1, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
My Child
As this report names them
Brand Discovery Kids, made or sold by MERCHSOURCE LLC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Level of care not known

The company’s comments, in its own words

(11/9/2012) MERCHSOURCE LLC: MerchSource takes all product safety and customer satisfaction issues very seriously. We investigate all incident reports thoroughly. We have not had the opportunity to specifically investigate the unit at issue in this report, but by analyzing the dates provided, the incident described, and the details regarding the unit failure we determined that this unit was made prior to implementing certain quality improvements. There is nothing to indicate that this, or any, Discovery Kids Adventure Play Tent and Tunnel in any way creates an unreasonable risk of serious injury or death. Nevertheless, in an effort to continually improve customer satisfaction and our product line we have addressed the narrow possibility of a wire becoming exposed by implementing design safeguards for all current and future production.

CPSC report 20121018-3F1C3-2147462729. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hurt, no treatment
Made Jan 19, 2012, sent to the company Jan 26, 2012, published by CPSC Feb 16, 2012

The product, in the report: It is a children’s play tent and tunnel sold at Bed Bath and Beyond. The tent is blue, red and yellow and has sticks you connect to keep it up. The tunnel is red, blue and yellow as well and has metal wires that keep it up and open.

The Discovery Kids Tent has wires that keep the tunnel part open. On one end the wires have come apart ripping through the fabric poking out. When my 4 year old was climbing thru it, she caught her shirt and cut her arm on it.

Bought from
Bed Bath and Beyond
Bought
Dec 17, 2011
Where
Guthrie, Oklahoma: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 4, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
My Child
As this report names them
Brand Discovery Kids, made or sold by Discovery Communications
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

CPSC report 20120119-B5094-2147471166. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jan 10, 2012, sent to the company Jan 18, 2012, published by CPSC Feb 1, 2012

The product, in the report: Discovery Kids Play Tent & Tunnel Manufactured By: Merchsource Llc SKU: 10890696 Model# : 1640402

The wire inside the tunnel punctured the fabric of the tunnel and came out. I am concerned that this is a saftey hazard as it could scratch or further damage a childs face as they are climbing out of the tunnel. There was no incident of injury, as I noticed the wire had come out and removed the tunnel from the playroom. This product was not abused in any way, only children crawling through it, as it is advertised to be used. The tunnel was only used about 3 weeks before this happened.

Model
1640401
Serial number
10890696
Bought from
ShopKo, Washington
Bought
Dec 28, 2011, about then
Where
Spokane, Washington: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Discovery Kids, made or sold by MERCHSOURCE LLC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(1/27/2012) MERCHSOURCE LLC: This comment is in response to report No: 20120110-DEC7B-2147471468 provided to MerchSource on January 18, 2012.
MerchSource takes all product safety and customer satisfaction issues very seriously. We investigate all incident reports thoroughly. We have not been afforded the opportunity to investigate the unit at issue in this report, but analyzed the information provided and will respond appropriately should an issue be identified. At this time, there is nothing to indicate that the Discovery Kids Adventure Play Tent and Tunnel in any way creates an unreasonable risk of serious injury or death.

CPSC report 20120110-DEC7B-2147471468. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

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Discovery Kids children’s play tents, play tunnels or other enclosures

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How badly anyone was hurt

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