The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12744·Announced 2012-08-16

PBteen Recalls Beadboard Bunk Beds Due to Risk of Injury

PBteen is recalling Beadboard Bunk Beds because the front upper horizontal panel can crack or break, posing a risk of injury.

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 where the panel can crack or break, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

PBteen, a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc., is recalling Beadboard Bunk Beds due to a risk of injury. The front upper horizontal panel on these beds can crack or break. PBteen has received 13 reports of panels that have cracked or broken, but no injuries have been reported.

The recall involves wooden bunk beds with beadboard paneling, sold in white, chestnut, dark espresso, and honey colors. The upper bunk is designed for a twin mattress and the lower bunk for a full-size mattress. Approximately 390 units were sold nationwide through PBteen.com and the PBteen catalog between January 2008 and April 2009, and again between October 2011 and February 2012. The beds were sold for between $1,700 and $2,000.

Consumers should immediately stop using the upper bunk and contact PBteen. Consumers with the recalled bunk bed will receive a free, in-home installation of a replacement panel. For more information, contact PBteen toll-free at (855) 217-5223 between 7 a.m. and midnight ET daily.

The recalled product

Product
Beadboard Bunk Beds
Manufacturer
PBteen, a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
390

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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