Hooker Furniture Recalls Bunk Beds Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recalled December 13, 2007 · CPSC recall 08131 · Hooker Furniture

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.

Remedy

Consumers should not allow children to use the recalled bunk beds and contact the retailer where purchased to schedule a free in-home repair.

Units

About 1,300

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

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.

What to do

Consumers should not allow children to use the recalled bunk beds and contact the retailer where purchased to schedule a free in-home repair.

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

Product

Bunk Beds

Imported by

Hooker Furniture Corporation, of Martinsville, Va.

Retailers

Hooker Furniture retailers nationwide from August 2005 through August 2007 for about $1,000.

Made in

Malaysia · Vietnam

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