CPSCGeneral Alert
American Woodcrafters Recalls to Repair Bunk Beds Due To Fall Hazard
Published: September 20, 2011Recall ID: 11329Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The guard rails on upper bunks can crack and cause the mattress and its support rails to collapse, posing a fall hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves upper guardrails on twin-over-twin bunk beds and twin-over-double bed loft designs. The beds have a permanent label attached to the headboard or the footboard with the American Woodcrafters logo; SKU numbers, 1800-977 or 1800-969; PO Numbers: 103276, 103432, or 300038; and the manufacturing date.
Affected Products
Wood Twin Bunk Beds and Loft Bunk Beds
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/American-Woodcrafters-Recalls-to-Repair-Bunk-Beds-Due-To-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | American Woodcrafters Recalls to Repair Bunk Beds Due To Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11329.11329b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11329.11329a.jpg |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11329.11329c.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The guard rails on upper bunks can crack and cause the mattress and its support rails to collapse, posing a fall hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received two reports of cracked guard rails causing the mattresses and support rails to collapse. No injuries were reported. |
| Products › Name | Wood Twin Bunk Beds and Loft Bunk Beds |
| Products › Type | Bunk Beds |
| Products › Category I D | 67749 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 180 |
| Recall I D | 765 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the upper beds and contact American Woodcrafters or their furniture dealer to arrange for the free replacement of upper bunk guard rails. |
| Importers › Name | American Woodcrafters, of High Point, N.C. |
| Retailers › Name | Furniture dealers nationwide from October 2010 to June 2011 for between $600 and $1,000. |
| Recall Date | 2011-09-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves upper guardrails on twin-over-twin bunk beds and twin-over-double bed loft designs. The beds have a permanent label attached to the headboard or the footboard with the American Woodcrafters logo; SKU numbers, 1800-977 or 1800-969; PO Numbers: 103276, 103432, or 300038; and the manufacturing date. |
| Recall Number | 11329 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact American Woodcrafters at toll-free at (888) 429-7265 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's website at www.american-woodcrafters.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-06-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Indonesia |