KidCo PeaPod Recall Information

KidCo recently recalled their PeaPod and PeaPod Plus Travel Tents. Infants and young children can roll off the edge of the inflatable mattress, become entrapped between the mattress and the fabric sides of the tent, and suffocate. There have been 3 incidents in Canada and 6 in the U.S. with no injuries and one death.  A free repair kit is available starting Mid-December 2012 that includes a thinner replacement air mattress and braces that will strengthen the sides of both models. Call 855-847-8600 for the kit.  This affects models P100 to P104, and P201 to P205, P900CS, and P001 in Canada only.  KidCo Recall Page, CPSC Recall Page.

Bounce House Injuries on the Rise

A nationwide study found that child injuries in inflatable bounce houses has soared in recent years. Kids can crowd into them and bounce into each other or send other kids flying with their bouncing. Injuries involved are broken bones, sprains, cuts and concussions.  Article Link