The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·94052·Announced 1994-04-06

S&A Imports Recalls Tubular Metal Bunk Beds Due to Collapse Risk

S&A Imports is recalling specific tubular metal bunk beds because the upper level may unexpectedly collapse. Consumers should stop using the beds and contact the company for a free retrofit kit.

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 serious injury from a collapsing bed, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a high-risk product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

S&A Imports, Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain high gloss, tubular metal frame children's bunk beds. The affected models are 6202B (Black), 6202L (Blue), 6202R (Red), and 6202W (White). These beds feature a twin size mattress on the top bunk and a full size mattress on the bottom bunk. They can be distinguished by eight protruding metal mattress support tongues that extend from the corner posts and slide into the mattress frames.

The recall is issued because the bunk beds may unexpectedly collapse during use. The upper level can fall, posing a risk of injury to occupants. The beds may have been welded poorly or have inadequate material thickness around the mattress support corners. S&A Imports has received two reports of bed frames cracking or breaking, but no injuries have been reported. Approximately 2,700 affected beds were distributed in retail stores in the Southeast states from 1991 through 1993.

Consumers should immediately stop using the affected beds. To determine if they have an affected bed, consumers should contact their retailer for information on the importer or manufacturer. Those with affected beds should call S&A Imports toll-free at 1-800-729-0783 to obtain a free retrofit kit that reinforces the upper bunk. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is also investigating other metal bunk beds and urges consumers to inspect all metal bunk beds for breaks or cracks.

The recalled product

Product
S&A Imports high gloss tubular metal frame bunk beds
Manufacturer
S&A Imports
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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