CPSCGeneral Alert
World Imports Recalls Bunk Beds Due to Violation of Safety Standard
Published: January 31, 2013Recall ID: 13113Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The openings between the metal rails of the end structures are greater than allowed in the standard and pose a risk of entrapment or asphyxiation hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves a Twin-over-Twin model 341-33, and a Twin-over-Futon model 344-54 bunk beds. Both models have wooden corner posts in a dark finish with wrought iron end structures on the headboards and footboards. A label on the interior surface of the corner post has "DISTRIBUTOR: WORLD IMPORTS" and the model number printed on it.
Affected Products
Bunk Beds
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/World-Imports-Recalls-Bunk-Beds |
| Title | World Imports Recalls Bunk Beds Due to Violation of Safety Standard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.140422.Twin%2520over%2520Twin_341-33.DONE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Twin over twin bunk bed, model # 341-33 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.140424.Twin%2520over%2520Futon_%2520344_54.DONE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Twin over Futon Bunk Bed, model #344-54 |
| Hazards › Name | The openings between the metal rails of the end structures are greater than allowed in the standard and pose a risk of entrapment or asphyxiation hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | No injuries were reported. |
| Products › Name | Bunk Beds |
| Products › Type | Bunk Beds |
| Products › Category I D | 67749 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 8,600 |
| Recall I D | 1309 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the firm for a free repair kit with instructions. |
| Importers › Name | World Imports, LTD., of Philadelphia, Penn. |
| Retailers › Name | Independent juvenile and other furniture stores in the eastern United States between August 2009 to February 2012 for about $250 to $300. |
| Recall Date | 2013-01-31T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves a Twin-over-Twin model 341-33, and a Twin-over-Futon model 344-54 bunk beds. Both models have wooden corner posts in a dark finish with wrought iron end structures on the headboards and footboards. A label on the interior surface of the corner post has "DISTRIBUTOR: WORLD IMPORTS" and the model number printed on it. |
| Recall Number | 13113 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Zhangzhou Sanchuan Steel Pipe Goods Co., Ltd., of China |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | World Imports toll free at (855) 473-9992 anytime Monday through Friday or online at www.worldimportsltd.com click on Contact-us for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-05-28T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |