Disney Pixar Cars Bed Tent children’s play tents, play tunnels or other enclosures

The reports, as CPSC published them

1. Emergency room

   Made Jun 20, 2012 · , sent to the company Jun 28, 2012 · , published by CPSC Jul 13, 2012

   The product, in the report: Product Description Your child will love this adorable Disney Pixar’s Cars the Movie Bed Tent. It fits over most twin beds and can be used while sleeping or playing. The Disney Pixar’s Cars the Movie Bed Tent features: Fits over most twin beds Comfortably holds one person Includes bonus pushlight Wipe clean with damp cloth Features Cars design Item #: 074007 SKU: F891F94D UPC/EAN/ISBN: 784857434132 Manufacturer #: RK316485 Product Weight:2.1 pounds Product Dimensions(in inches)16.1 x 8.1 x 3.7 Fits over most twin beds Comfortably holds one person Includes bonus pushlight Wipe clean with damp cloth Features Cars design

   I originally bought this product (bed tent) for my 7 year old son to give him something fun to sleep in. He was super excited about it. On Wed June 13th 2012 I set it up for him on his bed- I followed the instructions step- by- step. I was a little concerned with how the strap that held the base of the tent in shape where the “doors” open up kind of just stuck up. I messed with the sheets a little to try to hold down this strap so my son wouldn’t get tangled up in it while getting in and out. Once I felt it was safely tucked away within the sheets I had my son start putting his stuffed animals in. He then proceeded to get in the tent with a handful of animals after setting them in there he got out to get more, but on his way out of the tent his foot ended up getting tangled in the strap and he flew forward and straight down on his arm. I had my back turned at the time but I was still in the room with him. I heard one of the most awful sounds in the world- the sound of my son’s bones breaking in half! As his arm hung there crooked within the skin we rushed him to the ER where they had to knock him out and straighten his arm and set it in a temporary cast. Needless to say, he broke both bones in his forearm Tomorrow, June 21 2012 we are hoping that it has begun healing so he can get his permanent cast.

   Just a week and a half ago my son learned how to ride his bike with no training wheels; it’s a beautiful summer and he is going to spend all of it in a cast. While I know there are worse things and it’s not the end of the world for him it still breaks my heart he has to go through this. To add insult to injury I have been trying daily since June 14th to get ahold of the makers (Idea Nuova ) of this Disney Pixar Cars bed tent and I have yet to get any reply to the company. I simply want to inform them of the injury their product caused my son but they apparently could care less. I don’t want this or anything worse to happen to anyone else’s kids. There are no warnings or anything on the packaging, there are no suggestions on how to hide the strap that holds the base together.

   In conclusion; this product is not safe, I don’t feel the company cares about their customers or the kids. I just want to warn other parents out there how dangerous this is. I understand accidents happen but I don’t think the final result in the construction was very well thought out.

   I’m writing through your web site in hopes that someone can get me in touch personally with this company. The phone number I have been calling is [REDACTED] I have been leaving daily messages with their answering service. They tell me they are going to deliver my message and assure me someone will return my call. Like I mentioned earlier it has now been a week and no returned calls- nothing!

   This is the hospital report: RESULTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NAME: [REDACTED]MR #: [REDACTED] ACCESSION #: [REDACTED] DATE OF EXAM: 20120613 PHYSICIAN: [REDACTED] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - WRIST COMPLETE RIGHT AT 2223 HOURS (Report) PATIENT NAME: [REDACTED] UNIT NO: [REDACTED] EXAMS: CPT CODE: [REDACTED] WRIST COMPLETE RIGHT [REDACTED] Exam: Right wrist, 3 views. Indication: Trauma. Findings: There are acute transverse fractures of the mid to distal ulna and radius with 24 degrees of posterior angulation of the distal fragments. Impression: Fractures of the mid to distal ulna and radius with posterior angulation. Slot 64 ** Electronically Signed by [REDACTED] on 06/13/2012 at 2254 ** Reported and signed by: [REDACTED]

   My name is [REDACTED], I hope to hear from someone very soon! If you would like to get ahold of me I can be reached at: phone :[REDACTED] email is: [REDACTED] I have pictures of the bed tent, I have Dr documentation, his xrays, my receipt from the purchase of the tent.

   Model

   Item #: 074007

   UPC

   784857434132

   Serial number

   SKU: F891F94D

   Bought from

   Kmart

   Bought

   Jun 3, 2012

   Where

   Northglenn, Colorado: Home/Apartment/Condominium

   Who was involved

   Age 7, Male

   The reporter’s relation to them

   My Child

   As this report names them

   Brand Disney Pixar Cars Bed Tent, made or sold by Idea Nuova, Inc

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received

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