CPSCMay 21, 2009

Gothic Cabinet Craft Bunk Beds recall: Fall Hazard

Gothic Cabinet Craft Recalls Bunk Beds Due to Fall Hazard

Why was Gothic Cabinet Craft Bunk Beds recalled?

The bunk beds do not have sufficient headboards, footboards, or guardrails and have gaps between parts of the upper bunk that could allow a child's body to pass through but not a child's head. These bunk beds pose a fall, entrapment, and strangulation hazard to children and violate the spacing requirements of the federal bunk bed safety standard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using these bunk beds and contact Gothic Cabinet Craft Inc. to schedule an appointment and free repair. Contact: For more information, contact Gothic Cabinet Craft Outlet toll free at (877) 946-8442 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.gothiccabinetcraft.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Twin, Twin Extra-Large, and Twin Over Full Bunk Beds
Company
Gothic Cabinet Craft Inc., of Maspeth, N. Y.
Quantity
About 1,500
Sold at
Retail stores in the New York and New Jersey metropolitan area from June 2000 through October 2008 for between $225 and $850.
Recall date
May 21, 2009
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

Both metal and wooden bunk beds are being recalled. The bunk bed styles include dark oak and metal, solid pine, others come with six drawers as part of the base.

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