Zinus Recalls SmartBase Euro Slats Metal Platform Bed Frames Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 23132 · Feb 23, 2023 · Zinus
30,400
units affected
30,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23132
- Date
- Feb 23, 2023
- Company
- Zinus
- Units affected
- 30,400
- Product
- SmartBase® Euro Slats Metal Platform Bed Frames
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves certain models of Zinus SmartBase Euro Slats metal mattress platform bed frames. The recalled bedframes have a black metal frame and measure 14 inches high and were sold in twin, full, queen and king sizes. The model codes OLB-MESB-T, OLB-MESB-F, OLB-MESB-Q and OLB-MESB-K can be found on purchase invoice or box; the last letter in each model code indicates the size.
What can happen
The bedframe assembly kit did not include reinforcing brackets for installation on the corners of the frame, which could lead to the frame collapsing, posing an injury hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled metal bed frames and contact Zinus to obtain a free repair kit consisting of reinforcing brackets to be installed on the corners of the base, an appropriate tool and hardware, and both printed and video instructions (available at www.zinus.com/requestkit).
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 14 reports of the bed frame collapsing including one report of an unspecified injury.
- Sold at
- Online at Amazon, Wayfair, Wal-Mart, Target, Overstock and The Home Depot from May 2022 through November 2022 for between $74 and $200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled smartbase® euro slats metal platform bed frames?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled metal bed frames and contact Zinus to obtain a free repair kit consisting of reinforcing brackets to be installed on the corners of the base, an appropriate tool and hardware, and both printed and video instructions (available at www.zinus.com/requestkit).
What is the hazard?
The bedframe assembly kit did not include reinforcing brackets for installation on the corners of the frame, which could lead to the frame collapsing, posing an injury 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.