World Imports Bunk Beds recall: Violation of Safety Standard
World Imports Recalls Bunk Beds Due to Violation of Safety Standard
Why was World Imports Bunk Beds recalled?
The openings between the metal rails of the end structures are greater than allowed in the standard and pose a risk of entrapment or asphyxiation hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the firm for a free repair kit with instructions. Contact: World Imports toll free at (855) 473-9992 anytime Monday through Friday or online at www.worldimportsltd.com click on Contact-us for more information.
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
- Bunk Beds
- Company
- Zhangzhou Sanchuan Steel Pipe Goods Co., Ltd., of China, World Imports, LTD., of Philadelphia, Penn.
- Quantity
- About 8,600
- Sold at
- Independent juvenile and other furniture stores in the eastern United States between August 2009 to February 2012 for about $250 to $300.
- Recall date
- January 31, 2013
- Incidents / injuries
- No injuries were reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves a Twin-over-Twin model 341-33, and a Twin-over-Futon model 344-54 bunk beds. Both models have wooden corner posts in a dark finish with wrought iron end structures on the headboards and footboards. A label on the interior surface of the corner post has "DISTRIBUTOR: WORLD IMPORTS" and the model number printed on it.