CPSC recall · Reported June 16, 2011
Child's Entrapment Death Prompts Big Lots Recall of Metal Futon Bunk Beds
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 sp…
Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio recalled The recall involves metal futon bunk beds with model number BFB1008 located on a label on….
Child's Entrapment Death Prompts Big Lots Recall of Metal Futon Bunk Beds was recalled by Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio in June 16, 2011. Reason: Children behind the futon or in the ladder area of the bunk bed can get entrapped when the futon and its meta…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these bunk beds and contact Big Lots for a free r…. Verify recall #11250 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-Children behind the futon or in the ladder area of the bunk bed can get entrapped when the futon and its meta….
- None
- agency class
- June 16, 2011
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11250 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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, what to 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 11250 |
| Date reported | June 16, 2011 |
| Date initiated | June 16, 2011 |
| Recalling firm | Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio |
| Affected scope | About 30,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using these bunk beds and contact Big Lots for a free repair kit that contains new ladders and …
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