CPSC2016-06-02
Hillsdale Furniture Recalls Children's Bunk Beds Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Bob's Discount Furniture (Recall Alert)
Hillsdale Furniture, of Louisville, Ky.
Hazard
The bunk bed's side mattress support rails can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the bunk beds and contact Hillsdale Furniture to arrange for the free installation of free replacement rails by Bob's Discount Furniture. Bob's Discount Furniture is contacting known customers directly.
Sold at
Bob's Discount Furniture stores nationwide and online at www.MyBobs.com from August 2010 through July 2014 for about $400.
Affected count
About 20,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received about 650 reports of bed support rails cracking or breaking. Several incidents resulted in the collapse of the upper or bottom bunk bed and some consumers fell from the bunk bed. Reports include eight injuries to children and adults that resulted in bruising, lacerations requiring stitches and one upper arm fracture.
Manufactured in
Vietnam
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Children's bunk beds
Consumer contact
Hillsdale Furniture at 800-368-0999 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online www.hillsdalefurniture.com and click on the Consumer Information link for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Hillsdale-Furniture-Recalls-Childrens-Bunk-BedsDon't want to check this manually?
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