Pacific Play Tents children’s play tents, play tunnels or other enclosures

5 reports to CPSC, the latest made Dec 2, 2017. A report isn’t a recall.

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5reports to CPSC
Dec 2, 2017the latest report was made
Jun 20, 2011the earliest
4with the company’s comments

Brand: Pacific Play Tents
Maker: PACIFIC PLAY TENTSMakers, 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

Other ways the reports write the brand (1)

“Pacific Play Tents One Touch Tent II”

By month

1 report from January 2017 to December 2017; the most in December 2017, 1. 4 earlier reports, since June 2011, are in the table.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
December 2017	1
July 2014	1
November 2012	1
January 2012	1
June 2011	1

How badly anyone was hurt

Emergency room 1 CPSC: Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
Seen by a doctor or nurse 1 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
First aid 2 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
No one hurt 1 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.

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Seen by a doctor or nurse
Made Dec 2, 2017, sent to the company Dec 11, 2017, published by CPSC Dec 26, 2017

The product, in the report: Listed on Amazon as Pacific Play Tents Kids One Touch Beach Tent, UV treated - 48” x 48” x 36” (kids 3 and up). This is the same tent marketed as the One-Touch Play Tent on the Pacific Play Tents website.

I purchased the Pacific Play Tents Kids One Touch Beach Tent, UV treated - 48” x 48” x 36” from Amazon on 10/1/2016. There is a mechanism at the top of the tent that is pushed down a center support pole and locks four metal locking supports into place (which in turn connect to the four structural tent rods) in order to set up the tent (i.e. the one touch system). In order to take the tent back down, per the instructions, the locking supports are supposed to be slowly raised while holding the center rod. However, the locking supports are released with very little upward force. After the release is triggered, the four locking supports thrust upward along the center pole quickly and with great force. There is no safety stop in place in order to prevent the center mechanism from sliding up the center pole to the top of the tent, where it is then pressed firmly against the top plastic piece that connects the four tent rods. This puts anyone (child or adult) at risk of having fingers or skin pinched and/or crushed in between the center mechanism and the top plastic piece.
The date of the incident was 10/31/2017. The tent was set up in our family room. My two-year-old son was able to pull the tent down on to its side, access and release the center support mechanism. His left thumb became caught/pinched between the center support mechanism and the top plastic piece. He was in great pain and unable to release his thumb from the tent. My wife and I were afraid to push the center support back down the center pole for fear that it could increase the pinching force on his thumb. Ultimately I unscrewed some of the screws in the center mechanism, and it released. The tip of my son’s thumb was pinched very hard. It appeared disfigured and was nearly crushed. We took him to urgent care and had it evaluated. Thankfully, he did not lose any part of his thumb. However, had we not reacted quickly to dissemble the mechanism, I have no doubt his thumb could have been severely permanently damaged and/or at risk of needing partial amputation. There is also a review on Amazon (which I did not read until after this incident) detailing a similar incident involving an adult whose finger was crushed by this tent in the same manner. I am reporting this hoping it will prevent any further injuries from this unsafe product that is marketed as a tent for children.

Model
20315
Bought from
Amazon.com
Bought
Oct 1, 2016
Where
Charlotte, North Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 2, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
My Child
As this report names them
Brand Pacific Play Tents, made or sold by PACIFIC PLAY TENTS
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Seen by Medical Professional

CPSC report 20171130-C1DB5-2147394922. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Emergency room
Made Jul 8, 2014, sent to the company Jul 16, 2014, published by CPSC Jul 30, 2014

The product, in the report: Pacific Play Tents One Touch Tent 48”x48”x40” #20315

Child’s tent metal pop-up mechanism snapped shut on an adult’s finger while attempting to collapse the tent. Mechanism closed on ring finger and would not release. Had to be pried open by 2 other adults. ER visit was needed.
Finger was crushed and lacerated.

Model
Item # 20315 Lot # 701305
Serial number
RN 0813
Bought from
Amazon
Bought
Dec 13, 2013
Where
Bend, Oregon: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 34, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Other Relative
As this report names them
Brand Pacific Play Tents, made or sold by PACIFIC PLAY TENTS
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(7/28/2014) PACIFIC PLAY TENTS: We were advised of the incident on July 8th from CPSC. We communicated directly with the consumer. After discussion, we believe there is no defect or safety hazard on this item. The mechanism is designed to be used BY ADULTS ONLY and has specific instructions on how to open and close this item and the need for using BOTH HANDS in the process. Apparently, one hand was used causing the item to close rapidly, catching the persons finger. If the item was used as designed, both hands would have been in the correct position and making it almost impossible to catch one’s finger. We clearly mark and label the item to be “opened and closed by adults only”. The design is very similar to that of a normal umbrella, but purposely designed to make you use both hands, thus keeping them safely away from the closing parts. We have offered a full refund directly to the customer as well as sent a conventional play tent to the customer at No Charge, to show good faith. We believe this was an unfortunate incident, but is not indicative of a defective product. All items have been tested to the highest safety standards and we have copies of said test reports (done by certified independent laboratories). We adhere strictly to the CPSC guidelines and we take safety very seriously. We have requested the item in question be returned to us for complete inspection (at our expense) to insure there was in fact no defective parts. Upon receipt of the returned item, we will inspect thoroughly and make additional comments after that time. Please feel free to contact us directly with any questions or comments as we are always available to be of assistance in any way possible.

CPSC report 20140708-F60C1-2147443053. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
First aid
Made Nov 25, 2012, sent to the company Dec 14, 2012, published by CPSC Jan 16, 2013

The product, in the report: Pacific Play Tents- 6’ I See-U Tunnel

Children were playing with tunnel. Baby (11 mos) started crying and we found him next to end of tunnel with a significant cut on his face next to his eye. Examined play tunnel and found very sharp metal piece that had come loose from material and was exposed. We were very concerned it could have cut our child’s eye and want to make sure it does not happen to another child.

Bought
Dec 1, 2010
Where
Brookline, Massachusetts: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 0, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
My Child
As this report names them
Brand Pacific Play Tents, made or sold by PACIFIC PLAY TENTS
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional

The company’s comments, in its own words

(1/3/2013) PACIFIC PLAY TENTS: After speaking with the claimant, it was ascertained that the item in question “MAY” have been used inproperly thus causing the incident. ALL PACIFIC PLAY TENTS “TUNNELS” have a “protective end cap” attached to the end of the wire, that is permanently adhered to insure there are no sharp edges. The end cap is then secured to the next strand of hardened spring steel to insure there is no movement. Then they are wrapped with tape or incased in a clear flexible tube to offer additional protection. It appeard that several children had been inside of the tunnel and were being pulled while inside of the tunel thus stretching the wire beyond any normal use. The tunnels are NOT DESIGNED to have children inside be pulled while still insdie of the tunnel. This is unsafe and not the intended use of the item. The item is designed for children to “Crawl through” not to be pulled inside of. A new tunnel was sent to the claimant and they appear to be happy and understand that the item needs to be used for it’s intended purpose.

CPSC report 20121125-D5994-2147461603. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jan 18, 2012, sent to the company Jan 25, 2012, published by CPSC Feb 15, 2012

The product, in the report: Pacific Play Tents I see u 6’ tunnel

A sharp metal end of the Pacific Play Tents ‘I see u’ 6’ tunnel has detached from its connector and has poked through the fabric after only two weeks of use. This is highly dangerous and has the potential to harm any child or adult playing with or near this tunnel. I have contacted the company and they claimed a “defective batch” of product was manufactured and shipped out to consumers. They would not tell me how many products were produced and they have made no effort in trying to recall this product yet. They claimed that the wire should have been glued and taped and was neither in the defective batch. I opened the fabric and discovered that the wire was indeed taped with cheap flimsy tape which would never support a heavy metal wire in a plastic connector. As a concerned parent, I believe all of their tunnels should be checked to make certain the metal ends of the metal wire can never become detached from the connector.

Bought from
amazon
Bought
Dec 15, 2011, about then
Where
New York, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Pacific Play Tents, made or sold by PACIFIC PLAY TENTS
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(1/2/2013) PACIFIC PLAY TENTS: It could not be determined if in fact the item in question was a Pacific Play tents item and if so, the image does not appear to be the correct manufactuing technique used by Pacific Play Tents. All Pacific Play tents “Tunnels” have a protective plastic end cap permaetly adhered to the end of the wire, then a seperate connectory is used to attache the two wire together, to insure safe play for children. The are then incased in a clear plastic tube that is tapped to insure the end of the wire cannot become lose and poke through any material.

CPSC report 20120118-9EB3D-2147471210. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
First aid
Made Jun 20, 2011, published by CPSC Jul 12, 2011

The product, in the report: From the Manufacturer Easier than a magic wand, simply remove the tent from the carry bag, unfold it and then lift it up and with just One Touch? the tent is set up. No more parts or extra hands needed to enjoy the benefits of this new patented technology. Product Description Easier than a magic wand, simply remove the tent from the carry bag, unfold it and then lift it up and with just one touch, the tent is set up. No more parts or extra hands needed to enjoy the benefits of this new patented technology. This is the perfect companion for any trip to the beach, park, lake or backyard. Measures 17”L x 17”W x 3”H.

My 3 year old daughter was attempting to put up her Pacific Play Tent by herself. She began screaming in pain and my husband had to remove her middle finger from the tent pole locking mechanism. The locking mechanism has a piece of nylon cloth over the connectors, but evidently you can still get you finger caught in the mechanism. We took pictures of her finger because the laceration was pretty bad. I anticipate that it will take a week+ to heal.
My reccomendation is that rubber enclosures replace the nylon cloth strips.

Bought from
it was a gift
Where
Draper, Utah: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 3, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
My Child
As this report names them
Brand Pacific Play Tents One Touch Tent II, made or sold by PACIFIC PLAY TENTS
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional

The company’s comments, in its own words

(1/2/2013) PACIFIC PLAY TENTS: The item in question has “protective covers” over every leg joing making it impossible for anyone to get their finger in the hinge. The protective cover must have been removed thus leaving the item hinge exposed. The item was alterted allowing this to happen. Further, the directions clearly advise the item should only be set up with “Adult Supervision” and the hinge the the child allegedly had their finger caught should not have had any contact with a person, as it it completly unnecessary in “set up”.The item as altered and not used in accordance with supplied instructions.

CPSC report 20110620-35D49-2147478053. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

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Pacific Play Tents children’s play tents, play tunnels or other enclosures

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