Converta Camping Cot Recall Lawsuit (Sep 2026 Update)

Coleman Converta camping cots and Converta camping suspension stretchers were recalled on June 26, 2025. Their backrest fold mechanism was found to pinch fingers, causing two reported fractures. Sellers moved about 228,760 units in the U.S. and 438 in Canada. Some people hurt using a recalled Converta cot or stretcher are now looking into their legal options. Attorneys are investigating potential product-liability claims against Coleman and Newell Brands, the products’ importer, after the June 2025 recall. No lawsuit, class action, or multidistrict litigation has been filed over this recall. This page tracks the recall, the reported injuries, and the investigation into potential claims.

Latest Converta Camping Cot Lawsuit Updates

June 26, 2025: CPSC and Health Canada Recall the Converta Cots and Stretchers

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada jointly announced a recall of Coleman Converta camping cots and suspension stretchers [1, 2]. About 228,760 units were sold in the United States and about 438 more in Canada. The agencies acted after seven reports that the mechanism pinched fingers, including two fractures. Coleman is now offering a free repair kit.

Who May Be Affected?

Anyone who owned or used a recalled Coleman Converta camping cot (model 2000003077 or 2000020282) may be affected. The recall also covers the suspension stretcher (model 2000020290). U.S. sales ran nationwide and on Amazon from January 2011 through March 2025. You may also be affected if the fold mechanism pinched your finger while you adjusted the seatback or leg position. This is especially true if you needed medical care, like the two reported fractures. Owning a recalled cot or stretcher, or even a reported injury, does not by itself establish a legal claim, and an individual legal review looks at your purchase, the injury, and the timing together.

Reported Injuries or Damages

The Coleman Company has received seven reports of the backrest fold mechanism pinching consumers’ fingers in the United States, including two reports of fractured fingers. These reports were logged with CPSC as of the June 26, 2025 recall. Health Canada received no reports of incidents in Canada as of June 23, 2025. These are incident reports made to CPSC and Health Canada, not allegations tested in a lawsuit or confirmed by any court. A search of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation‘s docket list and federal court records covered this recall, including any case naming Coleman or Newell Brands [3].

Recall and Regulatory Background

CPSC and Health Canada jointly recalled about 228,760 Converta camping cots and suspension stretchers in the U.S. and about 438 units in Canada on June 26, 2025 (CPSC recall number 25-253). The CPSC notice says the backrest mechanism can pinch fingers. Coleman is offering a free repair kit for the recalled models. Register online at recall.coleman.com to request one.

Evidence to Preserve

If you were hurt by the backrest fold mechanism on a Converta cot or suspension stretcher, save the following evidence before you request a repair kit:

• The camping cot or suspension stretcher itself, keeping its model tag visible and attached
• Your purchase receipt, packing slip, or online order confirmation showing when and where you bought it
• Photographs of the backrest fold mechanism, the pinch point, and any visible injury to your hand
• Medical records, bills, and imaging results from any treatment you received for a finger injury
• Your Coleman repair-kit registration confirmation and any emails or letters you exchanged with Coleman or Newell Brands

Filing Deadlines

Deadlines for filing a product-liability claim come from state law, not from the recall date. A single missed filing window can shut a strong case down before a lawyer even opens it. The deadline you face depends on where you live and on when your injury, or a related diagnosis, occurred. Some states start the clock at diagnosis rather than at the date of injury. No specific number of years applies to every case, so anyone hurt by the recalled mechanism should talk to a lawyer promptly.

Potential Compensation

A product-liability claim over a finger injury from the backrest pinch mechanism could potentially cover medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. What applies to your situation depends on the facts an individual review finds. Evidence might show that Coleman or Newell Brands knew about the pinch hazard and disregarded it. If so, punitive damages could be a conditional category too. Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. A lawyer explains which potential compensation options fit your situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is My Converta Cot or Suspension Stretcher Included in the Recall?

Your Converta cot or suspension stretcher is included in the recall if its model number is 2000003077, 2000020282, or 2000020290. The model number is printed on a hang tag attached to the frame, so check that tag against the three recalled numbers.

How Do I Get a Free Repair Kit for My Converta Cot?

You get a free repair kit by registering online at recall.coleman.com or calling Coleman toll-free at 800-345-3278. The line runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, and the kit comes with installation instructions so you can fix the mechanism yourself.

Is There a Lawsuit Against Coleman over the Converta Cot Recall?

No lawsuit against Coleman over the Converta cot recall had been filed as of September 24, 2026. That is the date this page’s facts were last checked. Federal MDL and court records show no class action or multidistrict litigation either.

What Should I Do If I Was Injured by a Converta Camping Cot?

If you were injured by a Converta camping cot or suspension stretcher, stop using it right away. See a doctor if the injury needs care. Save the product, your receipt, photos, and medical records before you register for a repair kit.

Where Were the Recalled Converta Camping Cots Made?

The recalled Converta camping cots and suspension stretchers were made in China. Newell Brands then imported them into the United States and Canada. They were sold nationwide, including online, until the June 2025 recall.

Can I Resell or Give Away a Recalled Converta Cot?

You should not resell or give away a recalled Converta cot or suspension stretcher. Health Canada’s notice states its law bars redistributing, selling, or giving away a recalled product in Canada. Giving away an unrepaired unit anywhere risks passing the pinch hazard to someone else.

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/The-Coleman-Company-Recalls-Converta-Camping-Cots-and-Converta-Camping-Suspension-Stretchers-Due-to-Laceration-and-Amputation-Hazards-Imported-by-Newell-Brands
2. https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/converta-camping-suspension-stretcher-recalled-due-laceration-and-amputation-hazard
3. https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/Pending_MDL_Dockets_By_District-June-1-2026.pdf