Coleman Camping Cot Recall Issued Due to Finger Amputation Hazards: CPSC

More than 220,000 Coleman outdoor furniture products have been recalled following at least seven reports of injuries.

Federal safety regulators have announced a recall impacting certain Coleman camping cots and stretchers, due to a risk of severe cuts and possible finger amputations linked to the outdoor furniture product’s design.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the Coleman Camping Cots and Suspension Stretchers recall on June 16, indicating that the manufacturer is aware of at least two reports of customers’ fingers being fractured by the devices’ closing mechanisms.

The two Coleman products are camping cots and chaise loungers/recliners. Camping cots are portable folding beds, designed for outdoor use. They provide a comfortable, off-the-ground sleeping surface for individuals who are camping outdoors. The loungers/recliners are outdoor camping chairs designed for comfort and relaxation.

In the case of the recalled products, the seatbacks of the devices can pinch users’ fingers when they are being reclined, posing risks of lacerations and amputations to fingers.

Approximately 228,760 Coleman Converta Camping Cots and Converta Camping Suspension Stretchers have been recalled in the United States, along with about 400 additional units sold in Canada. The products were manufactured in China and imported by Newell Brands Inc., an affiliate of The Coleman Company, Inc., based in Atlanta, Georgia.

The recalled models include Coleman Converta Camping Cots with model numbers 2000003077 and 2000020282, and Coleman Converta Camping Suspension Stretchers with model number 2000020290. These model numbers can be found on a hang tag attached to the frame.

The affected products feature black steel frames with adjustable seatback and leg positions, and tan or white fabric bearing the Coleman logo.

The recall was issued after at least seven reports of injuries involving the seatback adjustment device, which can pinch users’ fingers. Two incidents resulted in fractured fingers. While no amputations have been reported, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that the defect may cause a pinched fingertip to be cut off.

Consumers are urged to immediately stop using the recalled cots and stretchers and contact The Coleman Company to request a free repair kit, which includes installation instructions.

For more information or to verify if your product is included in the recall, contact The Coleman Company toll-free at 800-345-3278 or visit https://recall.coleman.com.

Igloo Fingertip Amputation Lawsuits

Coleman is not the first outdoor brand that has recalled products this year due to a risk of fingertip amputation. Igloo recalled more than 1 million coolers in February, due to risks of users’ fingertips being crushed or amputated by the devices.

The Igloo Flip and Tow Rolling Coolers were recalled following reports of at least 12 fingertip injuries, including lacerations, bone fractures and even incidents where a person’s fingertip was cut off.

An Igloo cooler class action lawsuit was filed against the manufacturer in April, following an incident where a man’s 17-year-old son had his fingers pinched by the cooler’s handle while on a camping trip.

The lawsuit accused Igloo of being aware of the defect long before the recall was issued, referencing prior customer complaints submitted directly to the company and posted publicly online, asserting that Igloo had failed to warn users or take corrective action until after multiple injuries were reported.

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