World Imports Recalls Bunk Beds Due to Violation of Safety Standard
Recall 13113 · Jan 31, 2013 · World Imports
8,600
units affected
8,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13113
- Date
- Jan 31, 2013
- Company
- World Imports
- Units affected
- 8,600
- Product
- Bunk Beds
- Product type
- Bunk Beds
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Suffocation
The product
This recall involves a Twin-over-Twin model 341-33, and a Twin-over-Futon model 344-54 bunk beds. Both models have wooden corner posts in a dark finish with wrought iron end structures on the headboards and footboards. A label on the interior surface of the corner post has "DISTRIBUTOR: WORLD IMPORTS" and the model number printed on it.
What can happen
The openings between the metal rails of the end structures are greater than allowed in the standard and pose a risk of entrapment or asphyxiation hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the firm for a free repair kit with instructions.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries were reported.
- Sold at
- Independent juvenile and other furniture stores in the eastern United States between August 2009 to February 2012 for about $250 to $300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bunk beds?
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the firm for a free repair kit with instructions.
What is the hazard?
The openings between the metal rails of the end structures are greater than allowed in the standard and pose a risk of entrapment or asphyxiation 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.