Safety regulator, Ashley Furniture Industries Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Bunk Beds
Recall 04125 · Apr 22, 2004 · Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
22,476
units affected
22,476
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04125
- Date
- Apr 22, 2004
- Company
- Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
- Units affected
- 22,476
- Product
- Ashley "Trails End," "Cottage Retreat," and "Stages" bunk beds
- Product type
- Bunk Beds
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
These bunk bed models are recalled for repairs: B383-58T, B383-57T, B213-58, and B233-58. The B383 models are sold under the group name "Trails End." The B213 is sold under the group name "Cottage Retreat." The B233 is sold under the group name "Stages." The model numbers are on product stickers on each bunk bed. On the B383 model, the product sticker is on the inside of the lower rail on the top bunk end panel. On the B213 and B233 models, the product sticker is on the inside of the lower panel on the bottom bunk.
What can happen
There are gaps between parts of the bunk bed that violate federal safety standards and can be entrapment or strangulation hazards to children. For model B383, the gap between the end rails on the upper bunk is too large. For models B213 and B233, the gap between the guardrails of the upper bunk can be widened with pressure, presenting an entrapment hazard. Federal standards for bunk beds are designed to protect children against entrapment and strangulation.
The fix
Stop using the recalled bunk beds and get a free repair kit from the retailer to cover and close the entrapment gaps. Consumers can install the repair kit easily at home.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- The bunk beds being recalled for repair were sold at furniture stores nationwide. Model B383 was sold beginning in December 2000. Model B213 was sold beginning in May 2003. Model B233 was sold beginning in June 2003. All sales of the recalled bunk beds ended in February 2004.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ashley "trails end," "cottage retreat," and "stages" bunk beds?
Stop using the recalled bunk beds and get a free repair kit from the retailer to cover and close the entrapment gaps. Consumers can install the repair kit easily at home.
What is the hazard?
There are gaps between parts of the bunk bed that violate federal safety standards and can be entrapment or strangulation hazards to children. For model B383, the gap between the end rails on the upper bunk is too large. For models B213 and B233, the gap between the guardrails of the upper bunk can be widened with.
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.