CPSC2010-10-05
PBteen Recalls to Repair Sleep and Study Loft Beds Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
PBteen a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
Hazard
The side rail on the bed can crack allowing the mattress support to collapse, posing a fall and injury hazard to users.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact PBteen to schedule installation of a free replacement side rail support bracket.
Sold at
PBteen stores in Georgia, New York and Illinois and online at www.pbteen.com for about $1,800. The recalled loft beds were delivered to consumers from January 2008 through July 2010.
Affected count
About 5,900
Injuries reported
The firm has received seven reports of the bed rail cracking or splitting. In one reported incident, a child sustained lacerations to his head when the side rail split as he climbed down the ladder.
Manufactured in
Vietnam
Remedy type
Replace
Products
PBteen Sleep and Study Loft Beds
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact PBteen toll-free at (877) 494-9822 between 7 a.m. and midnight ET or visit the firm's website at www.pbteen.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/PBteen-Recalls-to-Repair-Sleep-and-Study-Loft-Beds-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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