American Woodcrafters Recalls to Repair Bunk Beds Due To Fall Hazard

Recalled September 20, 2011 · CPSC recall 11329 · American Woodcrafters

Hazard

The guard rails on upper bunks can crack and cause the mattress and its support rails to collapse, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 180

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received two reports of cracked guard rails causing the mattresses and support rails to collapse. No injuries were reported.

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.

What to do

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.

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

Product

Wood Twin Bunk Beds and Loft Bunk Beds

Imported by

American Woodcrafters, of High Point, N.C.

Retailers

Furniture dealers nationwide from October 2010 to June 2011 for between $600 and $1,000.

Made in

Indonesia

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →