The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13113·Announced 2013-01-31

World Imports Recalls Bunk Beds Due to Safety Standard Violation

World Imports is recalling specific bunk bed models because the openings between metal rails violate safety standards, posing a risk of entrapment or asphyxiation.

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 (entrapment/asphyxiation) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

World Imports, LTD. is recalling approximately 8,600 bunk beds, including the Twin-over-Twin model 341-33 and the Twin-over-Futon model 344-54. These products feature wooden corner posts in a dark finish with wrought iron end structures on the headboards and footboards. A label on the interior surface of the corner post identifies the distributor as World Imports and lists the model number.

The recall is due to a violation of safety standards where the openings between the metal rails of the end structures are larger than allowed. This defect poses a risk of entrapment or asphyxiation. No injuries were reported in connection with this recall.

The affected bunk beds were sold at independent juvenile and other furniture stores in the eastern United States between August 2009 and February 2012 for approximately $250 to $300. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact World Imports for a free repair kit with instructions. The company can be reached toll-free at (855) 473-9992 Monday through Friday or online at www.worldimportsltd.com.

The recalled product

Product
Bunk Beds
Manufacturer
Zhangzhou Sanchuan Steel Pipe Goods Co., Ltd., of China
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
8,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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