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Improvements Catalog Recalls Adjustable Ottoman Beds Due to Fall Hazard

Reported: February 15, 2012 Initiated: February 15, 2012 #12720

Product Description

The product is an ottoman on casters with a folding metal frame and a high-density polyfoam mattress. The ottoman can open out and be converted into a twin-sized bed. Fabric covers are sold separately.

Reason for Recall

When the ottoman is converted into a bed and weight is put on it, it can collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Improvements to receive a store credit for the full amount of the purchase price.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The product is an ottoman on casters with a folding metal frame and a high-density polyfoam mattress. The ottoman can open out and be converted into a twin-sized bed. Fabric covers are sold separately.. Recalled by JN Bailey and Associates Inc., of Dayton, Ohio. Units affected: About 800.
Why was this product recalled?
When the ottoman is converted into a bed and weight is put on it, it can collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Improvements to receive a store credit for the full amount of the purchase price.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 15, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 12720.