The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·94087·Announced 1994-06-01

World Imports Recalls Tubular Metal Bunk Beds Due to Collapse Risk

World Imports is recalling approximately 930 tubular metal bunk beds sold in the Northeast because they may unexpectedly collapse, posing a risk of injury to occupants.

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 structural defect (collapse) that poses a risk of harm to users, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

World Imports Ltd. is voluntarily recalling approximately 930 C-shaped tubular metal frame bunk beds. These beds were distributed to stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware from August 1992 through October 1993. The affected models are 02-2332 (red), 02-2343 (white), 02-2354 (blue), and 02-2365 (black). The beds feature twin-size mattresses on the top bunk and full-size mattresses on the bottom bunk, with distinctive "C" shaped headboard and footboard frames.

The recall is issued because these specific "C" shaped beds may unexpectedly collapse. If the upper bunk falls, people in the beds could be injured. World Imports Ltd. has received approximately 35 reports of these beds collapsing, with no reported injuries to date. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is also investigating similar collapse risks in metal bunk beds imported, manufactured, or sold by other companies.

Consumers who have one of these beds should immediately stop using it. To identify the affected units, look for "C" shaped head and foot end frames, a partial guard rail on each long side of the upper bunk, and a gold "Warning" label on the top of the C-shaped end frame. Consumers should call World Imports Ltd. toll-free at 800-486-4710, weekdays between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Eastern time, to receive a free corner kit designed to reinforce the bed and prevent collapse.

The recalled product

Product
World Imports tubular metal frame bunkbeds
Manufacturer
World Imports

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.