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Child's Entrapment Death Prompts Big Lots Recall of Metal Futon Bunk Beds

Reported: June 16, 2011 Initiated: June 16, 2011 #11250

Product Description

The recall involves metal futon bunk beds with model number BFB1008 located on a label on the upper bunk support rail. The metal futon bunk beds have an upper bunk designed to hold a twin mattress. The bottom bunks have a convertible futon bed.

Reason for Recall

Children behind the futon or in the ladder area of the bunk bed can get entrapped when the futon and its metal frame are lowered from the seated to the flat position. Also, the space between the last rung on the bunk bed's ladder and the futon mattress is too small, which can allow a child's body to pass through, but not the head, posing a head and neck entrapment hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these bunk beds and contact Big Lots for a free repair kit that contains new ladders and other parts that consumers can install at home.

Details

Units Affected
About 30,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Childs-Entrapment-Death-Prompts-Big-Lots-Recall-of-Metal-Futon-Bunk-Beds

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The recall involves metal futon bunk beds with model number BFB1008 located on a label on the upper bunk support rail. The metal futon bunk beds have an upper bunk designed to hold a twin mattress. The bottom bunks have a convertible futon bed.. Recalled by Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio. Units affected: About 30,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Children behind the futon or in the ladder area of the bunk bed can get entrapped when the futon and its metal frame are lowered from the seated to the flat position. Also, the space between the last rung on the bunk bed's ladder and the futon mattress is too small, which can allow a child's body to pass through, but not the head, posing a head and neck entrapment hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using these bunk beds and contact Big Lots for a free repair kit that contains new ladders and other parts that consumers can install at home.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 16, 2011. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 11250.

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