ASDA Kidz Pop Up Bear Tent Recall: Zip Entrapment Risk

ASDA has recalled its Kidz Pop Up Bear Tent because the zip closure may allow a child to become trapped inside. The recall was published on GOV.UK on 5 October 2026. If you bought one, stop using it straight away, keep it away from children and return it to any ASDA store for a full refund.

This guide sets out what the recall notice says, how to check whether your tent is affected, and what to do next. Every fact about the recall comes from the GOV.UK notice and ASDA's own recall page, linked at the end of the article.

What has been recalled?

The product is the ASDA Kidz Pop Up Bear Tent. The GOV.UK recall lists these identifiers:

• Product: ASDA Kidz Pop Up Bear Tent
• Barcode: 5063717171192
• Product code: 506371717119.2026
• Recall type: full recall from end users, carried out by ASDA
• Date published: 5 October 2026

The notice categorises it as a toy. Check the barcode on the packaging or label against the number above. If you have thrown the packaging away, use ASDA's recall page or customer service line (below) rather than guessing: the notice does not give a sale-date range or a price, so we cannot tell you whether a particular tent bought at a particular time is included.

Why is the Bear Tent being recalled?

According to the GOV.UK notice, the zip closure "may allow a user to become trapped during use", which presents an entrapment risk. The notice says the product does not meet the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011, the UK rules that toys sold here must comply with.

In plain terms, a child who zips themselves in may not be able to get out again. That is the risk the recall is designed to remove. The notice does not describe any injury, so there is no suggestion here that a child has been hurt, but the regulator has treated the design as one that should not stay in homes.

What should you do if you have one?

The recall notice is clear on the action to take:

1. Stop using the tent immediately.
2. Keep it away from children. Fold it up and put it somewhere a toddler or older sibling cannot get to it, rather than leaving it in the playroom until you get to the shop.
3. Return it to any ASDA store for a full refund.
4. For questions, contact ASDA customer service on 0330 053 0111 or use the ASDA product recall page for the Kidz Pop Up Bear Tent.

Do not try to fix or modify the zip yourself and keep using it. The recall is about the tent as designed, so the refund route is the one the retailer and regulator are asking you to use.

Is it an issue for babies and toddlers?

The notice lists the product as a children's toy and does not give an age range, so we cannot say which ages the tent was aimed at. What we can say is that any enclosed play space with a zip is something to think about carefully when you have a toddler or a curious baby who has just started crawling and pulling up. Toddlers can move quickly and get themselves into enclosed spaces long before they have the dexterity or understanding to get out again.

That is a good reason to treat recalled toys seriously even when the child who uses them is one who "always plays safely", and to keep a close eye on any play tent, tunnel or den while a young child is using it.

How to check toys for safety before you buy

This recall is a reminder that a toy on a supermarket shelf can still turn out to have a design fault. A few habits help:

• Look for the UKCA or CE mark on toys, and be aware that a mark on its own is not a guarantee. Our guide to toy safety standards, CE and UKCA marks and choking hazards explains what the marks do and do not tell you.
• Check the age grading and keep toys designed for older children away from babies and toddlers.
• Register products and follow recall alerts. GOV.UK publishes all UK product safety alerts, reports and recalls on one page, which is worth checking when you buy a new toy or receive one as a gift.
• Re-check your home regularly. Our room-by-room baby-proofing checklist covers what to look for as your child becomes more mobile.

Other recent UK alerts worth a look

The Bear Tent is one of several products flagged in the first week of October 2026. If you have young children, you may also want to read our coverage of the OPSS alert on baby sleeping bags without armholes or with hoods and our round-up of the baby sleep pillow, tissue box toy and baby spinner alerts.

The bottom line

If you own an ASDA Kidz Pop Up Bear Tent with barcode 5063717171192, stop using it today, keep it away from children and take it back to ASDA for a full refund. If you are unsure, ring ASDA customer service on 0330 053 0111 or use the recall page linked below.