Recalls / 2009-09-23
Big Lots Stores, Inc. Recalls to Repair Bunk Beds Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards
09348 · Recalled 2009-09-23 · CPSC page
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.
Hazards
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.
Reported injuries
Big Lots has received 14 reports of the recalled bunk beds' support slats cracking or breaking, including four reports of minor injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled bunk beds and contact Big Lots to return the defective parts and to receive a free repair kit.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Wooden Bunk Beds | About 20,000 |
Parties
- Importer
- Big Lots Stores, Inc., of Columbus, Ohio
- Made in
- Vietnam
- Sold at
- Big Lots from May 2008 through February 2009 for about $300.
Consumer 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
Source: CPSC recall 09348. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.