The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11329·Announced 2011-09-20

American Woodcrafters Recalls Wood Bunk Beds Due to Fall Hazard

American Woodcrafters is recalling about 180 wood twin and loft bunk beds because upper guardrails can crack, causing mattresses to collapse and posing a fall hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fall hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

American Woodcrafters, of High Point, N.C., is recalling about 180 wood twin bunk beds and loft bunk beds. The 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 footboard with the American Woodcrafters logo, SKU numbers 1800-977 or 1800-969, PO numbers 103276, 103432, or 300038, and a manufacturing date.

The guardrails on the upper bunks can crack, which can cause the mattress and its support rails to collapse, posing a fall hazard. The firm has received two reports of cracked guardrails causing the mattresses and support rails to collapse. No injuries were reported.

The beds were sold at furniture dealers nationwide from October 2010 to June 2011 for between $600 and $1,000. 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. For additional information, consumers can contact American Woodcrafters at toll-free (888) 429-7265 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's website at www.american-woodcrafters.com.

The recalled product

Product
Wood Twin Bunk Beds and Loft Bunk Beds
Manufacturer
American Woodcrafters, of High Point, N.C.
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
180

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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