American Woodcrafters to Repair Bunk Beds recall: Fall Hazard
American Woodcrafters Recalls to Repair Bunk Beds Due To Fall Hazard
Why was American Woodcrafters to Repair Bunk Beds recalled?
The guard rails on upper bunks can crack and cause the mattress and its support rails to collapse, posing a fall hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the upper beds and contact American Woodcrafters or their furniture dealer to arrange for the free replacement of upper bunk guard rails. Contact: For additional information, contact American Woodcrafters at toll-free at (888) 429-7265 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's website at www.american-woodcrafters.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
- Wood Twin Bunk Beds and Loft Bunk Beds
- Company
- American Woodcrafters, of High Point, N.C.
- Quantity
- About 180
- Sold at
- Furniture dealers nationwide from October 2010 to June 2011 for between $600 and $1,000.
- Recall date
- September 20, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received two reports of cracked guard rails causing the mattresses and support rails to collapse. No injuries were reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves upper guardrails on twin-over-twin bunk beds and twin-over-double bed loft designs. The beds have a permanent label attached to the headboard or the footboard with the American Woodcrafters logo; SKU numbers, 1800-977 or 1800-969; PO Numbers: 103276, 103432, or 300038; and the manufacturing date.