KidCo is recalling approximately 220,000 PeaPod and PeaPod Plus Travel Beds due to a design that poses a suffocation and entrapment risk. Infants can roll off the inflatable mattress and become trapped between the mattress and the fabric sides of the tent. This recall follows the tragic death of a 5-month-old boy and nine other reports of children becoming trapped or in distress. These portable sleep tents were sold in various colors like teal, red, lime, and camouflage at specialty stores and Amazon.com between January 2005 and 2012. KidCo is providing a free repair kit to address the safety hazard.
Infants and young children can roll off the edge of the inflatable air mattress and become entrapped between the mattress and the tent's fabric sides, leading to suffocation. Additionally, some infants were found underneath the mattress when it was not properly inserted into the zippered pocket.
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.
PeaPod Plus Travel Bed
PeaPod Travel Bed (green) with Inflatable Air Mattress
Peapod Travel Bed (red)
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response