American Woodcrafters Recalls to Repair Bunk Beds Due To Fall Hazard

Hazard

The guard rails on upper bunks can crack and cause the mattress and its support rails to collapse, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the upper beds and contact American Woodcrafters or their furniture dealer to arrange for the free replacement of upper bunk guard rails.

Replace

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received two reports of cracked guard rails causing the mattresses and support rails to collapse. No injuries were reported.

Product description

This recall involves upper guardrails on twin-over-twin bunk beds and twin-over-double bed loft designs. The beds have a permanent label attached to the headboard or the footboard with the American Woodcrafters logo; SKU numbers, 1800-977 or 1800-969; PO Numbers: 103276, 103432, or 300038; and the manufacturing date.

Sold on

Furniture dealers nationwide from October 2010 to June 2011 for between $600 and $1,000.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact American Woodcrafters at toll-free at (888) 429-7265 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's website at www.american-woodcrafters.com