CPSC2011-06-16
Child's Entrapment Death Prompts Big Lots Recall of Metal Futon Bunk Beds
Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio
Hazard
Children behind the futon or in the ladder area of the bunk bed can get entrapped when the futon and its metal frame are lowered from the seated to the flat position. Also, the space between the last rung on the bunk bed's ladder and the futon mattress is too small, which can allow a child's body to pass through, but not the head, posing a head and neck entrapment hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these bunk beds and contact Big Lots for a free repair kit that contains new ladders and other parts that consumers can install at home.
Sold at
Exclusively at Big Lots stores nationwide from January 2009 through April 2010 for about $200.
Affected count
About 30,000
Injuries reported
A three-year old Burlington, Iowa boy who died when he became entrapped at the head and neck in the recalled bunk bed in March of 2010. The weight of the futon's metal frame prevented the child from breathing and escaping. CPR was administered, but the child died at the hospital due to compression asphyxiation.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Metal Futon Bunk Beds
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail the firm at talk2us@biglots.com or visit the firm's website www.biglots.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Childs-Entrapment-Death-Prompts-Big-Lots-Recall-of-Metal-Futon-Bunk-BedsDon't want to check this manually?
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