Bed Steps Recalled by Domestications Due to Fall Hazard
Recalled July 30, 2009 · CPSC recall 09758
Hazard
The bed steps can break during use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bed steps and return it to Domestications to receive a refund. The company has directly contacted all known consumers who purchased the bed steps.
Units
About 780
Incidents / injuries
Domestications received 14 reports of the bed steps breaking or cracking during use, including four reports of injuries from falls.
Description
The recalled wooden bed steps with style numbers 17593A and 17878A have two steps and are 16 inches high by 24 inches wide and 18 inches deep. They were sold in white, cherry and oak.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bed steps and return it to Domestications to receive a refund. The company has directly contacted all known consumers who purchased the bed steps.
Contact
For additional information, contact Domestications at (800) 969-4094 between 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Product
Domestications Bed Steps
Imported by
Hanover Direct Inc., of Weehawken, N.J.
Distributed by
Domestications, of Weehawken, N.J.
Retailers
Domestications Web site and catalog nationwide. Style 17593A sold from June 2008 through July 2008 for about $50 and style 17878A sold from October 2008 through November 2008 for about $60.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →