Hillsdale Furniture Recalls Children's Bunk Beds Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Bob's Discount Furniture (Recall Alert)
What's being recalled
Children's bunk beds
Units: About 20,000
This recall involves Chadwick bunk beds. The wooden bunk beds were sold in white (model 1030), mission oak (models 1245 and 1589) and in a twin over full combination. All models were available with the option of either: a storage drawer, a trundle or nothing under the lower bunk. Hillsdale Furniture, Made in Vietnam and the model number appear on a label affixed to the inside of the bed rail or foot board.
The problem, in CPSC's words
The bunk bed's side mattress support rails can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
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.
What CPSC says to do
Repair
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.
How to contact the company
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 16751, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.