Wooden bunk beds: Twin/Twin, Twin/Double, and Loft Bunk
CPSC Recall #04-196 — August 10, 2004
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 04-196 |
| Recall Date | August 10, 2004 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | 337 |
| Manufacturer | PJ Sleep Shop of Portland, Ore. |
| Manufactured In | United States |
Where It Was Sold
| PJ Sleep Shop in Portland |
| Oregon |
| and Banner Furniture stores in Portland and Hillsboro |
| Oregon |
| between June 1 |
| 2000 |
| and February 29 |
| 2004. Model #1000 sold for about $199 |
| Model #2000 sold for about $325 |
| and Model #3000 sold for about $349. |
Product
Wooden bunk beds: Twin/Twin, Twin/Double, and Loft Bunk
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), PJ Sleep Shop of Portland, Ore., is voluntarily recalling 337 wooden bunk beds. These bunk beds have gaps between parts of the upper bunk end structure that violate the federal safety standard because they pose entrapment or strangulation hazards to children. The spaces exceed that allowed by the federal bunk bed safety standard, which is designed to protect children from entrapment and strangulation.Name of product: Wooden bunk beds: Twin/Twin, Twin/Double, and Loft Bunk Units: 337 Manufacturer: PJ Sleep Shop of Portland, Ore.Hazard: These bunk beds have gaps between parts of the upper bunk end structure that violate the federal safety standard because they pose entrapment or strangulation hazards to children. The spaces exceed that allowed by the federal bunk bed safety standard, which is designed to protect children from entrapment and strangulation.Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled models of wooden bunk beds are: Twin/Twin #1000; Twin/Double #2000; and Loft Bunk #3000. There are no model numbers on the bunk beds, but the manufacturer's label is located on the inside of the upper bunk's end structure. The Twin/Twin #1000 has top and bottom bunks of equal size. The Twin/Double #2000 has a twin top bunk and a double bottom bunk that is 15 inches wider. The Loft Bunk #3000 has the bottom bunk perpendicular to the top bunk, making an "L" shape.Sold at: PJ Sleep Shop in Portland, Oregon, and Banner Furniture stores in Portland and Hillsboro, Oregon, between June 1, 2000, and February 29, 2004. Model #1000 sold for about $199, Model #2000 sold for about $325, and Model #3000 sold for about $349. Manufactured in: USA Remedy: Stop using the recalled bunk beds and get a free repair kit from the manufacturer to cover up the entrapment hazards. Consumers can install the repair kit easily at home. Consumer Contact: To get a free repair kit, contact PJ Sleep Shop or Banner Furniture (depending upon which dealer sold the bunk bed). Although repair kits are not available on-line, consumers in Oregon and Washington state can call PJ Sleep Shop at (888) 232-5225 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.Media Contact: Mike Finerty, (888) 232-5225.
Hazard
These bunk beds have gaps between parts of the upper bunk end structure that violate the federal safety standard because they pose entrapment or strangulation hazards to children. The spaces exceed that allowed by the federal bunk bed safety standard, which is designed to protect children from entrapment and strangulation.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported.
Remedy Instructions
Stop using the recalled bunk beds and get a free repair kit from the manufacturer to cover up the entrapment hazards. Consumers can install the repair kit easily at home.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.