PBteen Sleep and Study Loft Beds
CPSC Recall #11-703 — October 4, 2010
Product
PBteen Sleep and Study Loft Beds
Description
This recall involves PBteen Sleep and Study Loft beds in a variety of colors: espresso, honey, white and black. The bed is elevated and has a desk and bookcase underneath it. The beds were sold in the following colors: honey, black, espresso, and white.
Hazard
The side rail on the bed can crack allowing the mattress support to collapse, posing a fall and injury hazard to users.
Incidents / Injuries
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact PBteen to schedule installation of a free replacement side rail support bracket.
Units Affected
About 5,900
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.
Importer
PBteen a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
Manufactured In
Vietnam