CPSC2004-04-22
CPSC, Ashley Furniture Industries Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Bunk Beds
Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc., of Arcadia, Wisc.
Hazard
There are gaps between parts of the bunk bed that violate federal safety standards and can be entrapment or strangulation hazards to children. For model B383, the gap between the end rails on the upper bunk is too large. For models B213 and B233, the gap between the guardrails of the upper bunk can be widened with pressure, presenting an entrapment hazard. Federal standards for bunk beds are designed to protect children against entrapment and strangulation.
Remedy
Stop using the recalled bunk beds and get a free repair kit from the retailer to cover and close the entrapment gaps. Consumers can install the repair kit easily at home.
Sold at
The bunk beds being recalled for repair were sold at furniture stores nationwide. Model B383 was sold beginning in December 2000. Model B213 was sold beginning in May 2003. Model B233 was sold beginning in June 2003. All sales of the recalled bunk beds ended in February 2004. Model B383-57T sold for around $299, model B383-58T sold for around $699, and Models B213 and B233 sold for around $599.
Affected count
22,476
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
United States, Brazil
Products
Ashley "Trails End," "Cottage Retreat," and "Stages" bunk beds
Consumer contact
To get a free repair kit, contact the dealer who sold the bunk bed. Although repair kits are not available online, consumers can call Ashley Furniture Industries at (800) 999-2936 between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CT) on Saturday. Additional information is available on Ashley's website at www.ashleyfurniture.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Ashley-Furniture-Industries-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Bunk-Beds-Don't want to check this manually?
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