Bunk Beds
CPSC Recall #08-131 — December 12, 2007
Product
Bunk Beds
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hooker Furniture Corporation, of Martinsville, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 1,300 Bunk Beds. The bunk beds have gaps between parts of the upper bunk that could allow a child's body to pass through but not a child's head. This poses an entrapment or strangulation hazard to children and exceeds the space allowed by the federal bunk bed safety standard. Name of Product: Bunk BedsUnits: About 1,300Importer: Hooker Furniture Corporation, of Martinsville, Va.Hazard: The bunk beds have gaps between parts of the upper bunk that could allow a child's body to pass through but not a child's head. This poses an entrapment or strangulation hazard to children and exceeds the space allowed by the federal bunk bed safety standard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled bunk beds come in twin-over-twin, twin-over-full and loft beds with the following model names: "Albany Park," "Swedish Accents," "Mariner's Landing," and "Chelsea's Place". The bunk beds come in cherry, white, and black finishes. Some of the bunk beds are also made of metal.Sold at: Hooker Furniture retailers nationwide from August 2005 through August 2007 for about $1,000.Manufactured in: Malaysia and VietnamRemedy: Consumers should not allow children to use the recalled bunk beds and contact the retailer where purchased to schedule a free, in-home repair.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Hooker Furniture toll-free at (877) 705-8408 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.hookerfurniture.com.
Hazard
The bunk beds have gaps between parts of the upper bunk that could allow a child's body to pass through but not a child's head. This poses an entrapment or strangulation hazard to children and exceeds the space allowed by the federal bunk bed safety standard.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should not allow children to use the recalled bunk beds and contact the retailer where purchased to schedule a free, in-home repair.
Units Affected
About 1,300
Sold At
Hooker Furniture retailers nationwide from August 2005 through August 2007 for about $1,000.
Importer
Hooker Furniture Corporation, of Martinsville, Va.
Manufactured In
Malaysia and Vietnam