American Woodcrafters Recalls Bunk Beds Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Havertys (Recall Alert)
Recall 14749 · Aug 28, 2014 · American Woodcrafters
1,900
units affected
1,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14749
- Date
- Aug 28, 2014
- Company
- American Woodcrafters
- Units affected
- 1,900
- Product
- Bunk beds
- Product type
- Bunk Beds
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves Cottage Retreat II bunk beds with a side ladder. The white finish beds were sold in twin over twin, and twin over full combinations. American Woodcrafters, Made in Indonesia and SKU number 6310-9771 are printed on a label attached to the inside of one of the four rails.
What can happen
The bed's side mattress support rails can break, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the beds and contact Havertys to arrange for the free installation of free replacement rails. American Woodcrafters and Havertys are contacting their customers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- American Woodcrafters has received two reports of bed support rails breaking, in which children fell from the bed and sustained bruising.
- Sold at
- Havertys stores nationwide and online at havertys.com from September 2011 through March 2014 for between $600 and $1,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bunk beds?
Consumers should immediately stop using the beds and contact Havertys to arrange for the free installation of free replacement rails. American Woodcrafters and Havertys are contacting their customers directly.
What is the hazard?
The bed's side mattress support rails can break, posing a fall hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.