CPSC, Ashley Furniture Industries Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Bunk Beds
The 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.
Incidents reported: None reported.
What to do now
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.
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
About this recall
These bunk bed models are recalled for repairs: B383-58T, B383-57T, B213-58, and B233-58. The B383 models are sold under the group name "Trails End." The B213 is sold under the group name "Cottage Retreat." The B233 is sold under the group name "Stages." The model numbers are on product stickers on each bunk bed. On the B383 model, the product sticker is on the inside of the lower rail on the top bunk end panel. On the B213 and B233 models, the product sticker is on the inside of the lower panel on the bottom bunk.
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Photos: U.S. CPSC