American Woodcrafters Recalls to Repair Bunk Beds Due To Fall Hazard
Recall 11329 · Sep 20, 2011 · American Woodcrafters
180
units affected
180
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11329
- Date
- Sep 20, 2011
- Company
- American Woodcrafters
- Units affected
- 180
- Product
- Wood Twin Bunk Beds and Loft Bunk Beds
- Product type
- Bunk Beds
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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 can happen
The guard rails on upper bunks can crack and cause the mattress and its support rails to collapse, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reports of cracked guard rails causing the mattresses and support rails to collapse. No injuries were reported.
- Sold at
- Furniture dealers nationwide from October 2010 to June 2011 for between $600 and $1,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled wood twin bunk beds and loft bunk beds?
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.
What is the hazard?
The guard rails on upper bunks can crack and cause the mattress and its support rails to collapse, 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.