CPSCGeneral Alert
Hooker Furniture Recalls Bunk Beds Due to Strangulation Hazard
Published: December 13, 2007Recall ID: 08131Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The bunk beds have gaps between parts of the upper bunk that could allow a child's body to pass through but not a child's head. This poses an entrapment or strangulation hazard to children and exceeds the space allowed by the federal bunk bed safety standard.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled bunk beds come in twin-over-twin, twin-over-full and loft beds with the following model names: "Albany Park," "Swedish Accents," "Mariner's Landing," and "Chelsea's Place". The bunk beds come in cherry, white, and black finishes. Some of the bunk beds are also made of metal.
Affected Products
Bunk Beds
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Hooker-Furniture-Recalls-Bunk-Beds-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard |
| Title | Hooker Furniture Recalls Bunk Beds Due to Strangulation Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/19e860e7507d426a8aba2fab79f6717c.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Bunk Bed |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/df3a04cac00a439d9f34038c504851bb.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Bunk Bed |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/4d4527cfef474db28d195eeb313875a4.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Bunk Bed |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/03aa701f2d10470696b9025b3c815c1c.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Bunk Bed |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/eb04f0bb825945eca5b90f67154bc3a6.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Recalled Bunk Bed |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/adb00fa1df0849b7a92a8c39cac29c8e.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Recalled Bunk Bed |
| Images › 7 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/cb89157fafe3444cbfb29895fafa74f1.jpg |
| Images › 7 › Caption | Recalled Bunk Bed |
| Images › 8 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ee660e397fb947888bc0e83675f9c7e8.jpg |
| Images › 8 › Caption | Recalled Bunk Bed |
| Hazards › Name | The bunk beds have gaps between parts of the upper bunk that could allow a child's body to pass through but not a child's head. This poses an entrapment or strangulation hazard to children and exceeds the space allowed by the federal bunk bed safety standard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Bunk Beds |
| Products › Type | Bunk Beds |
| Products › Category I D | 1868 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,300 |
| Recall I D | 4152 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should not allow children to use the recalled bunk beds and contact the retailer where purchased to schedule a free in-home repair. |
| Importers › Name | Hooker Furniture Corporation, of Martinsville, Va. |
| Retailers › Name | Hooker Furniture retailers nationwide from August 2005 through August 2007 for about $1,000. |
| Recall Date | 2007-12-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled bunk beds come in twin-over-twin, twin-over-full and loft beds with the following model names: "Albany Park," "Swedish Accents," "Mariner's Landing," and "Chelsea's Place". The bunk beds come in cherry, white, and black finishes. Some of the bunk beds are also made of metal. |
| Recall Number | 08131 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Hooker Furniture toll-free at (877) 705-8408 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hookerfurniture.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | Malaysia |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | Vietnam |