CPSCJuly 30, 2009

Bed Steps Recalled by Domestications Due to Fall Hazard

Bed Steps Recalled by Domestications Due to Fall Hazard

Why was Bed Steps Recalled by Domestications Due to Fall Hazard recalled?

The bed steps can break during use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bed steps and return it to Domestications to receive a refund. The company has directly contacted all known consumers who purchased the bed steps. Contact: For additional information, contact Domestications at (800) 969-4094 between 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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
Domestications Bed Steps
Company
Hanover Direct Inc., of Weehawken, N.J., Domestications, of Weehawken, N.J.
Quantity
About 780
Sold at
Domestications Web site and catalog nationwide. Style 17593A sold from June 2008 through July 2008 for about $50 and style 17878A sold from October 2008 through November 2008 for about $60.
Recall date
July 30, 2009
Incidents / injuries
Domestications received 14 reports of the bed steps breaking or cracking during use, including four reports of injuries from falls.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled wooden bed steps with style numbers 17593A and 17878A have two steps and are 16 inches high by 24 inches wide and 18 inches deep. They were sold in white, cherry and oak.

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