Big Lots Stores, Inc. to Repair Bunk Beds recall: Collapse and Fall Hazards
Big Lots Stores, Inc. Recalls to Repair Bunk Beds Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards
Why was Big Lots Stores, Inc. to Repair Bunk Beds recalled?
The bunk beds' mattress support slats and side support railings can break, posing a risk of the bunk bed collapsing and a fall hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled bunk beds and contact Big Lots to return the defective parts and to receive a free repair kit. Contact: For more information, contact Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.biglots.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
- Wooden Bunk Beds
- Company
- Big Lots Stores, Inc., of Columbus, Ohio
- Quantity
- About 20,000
- Sold at
- Big Lots stores nationwide from May 2008 through February 2009 for about $300.
- Recall date
- September 23, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- Big Lots has received 14 reports of the recalled bunk beds' support slats cracking or breaking, including four reports of minor injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall includes wooden bunk beds with a three-step ladder. Model numbers WP-9108-1 and WP-9108-2 are included in this recall. The model number is located on a sticker on the bunk bed's interior panel of the headboard or the footboard.