Severity
Moderate
ModerateActive
CPSC recall · Reported August 16, 2012
PBteen Recalls Bunk Beds Due to Risk of Injury
The front upper horizontal panel on the bunk beds can crack or break, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves wooden bunk beds with beadboard paneling. The upper bunk, accessible… - a moderate-severity action.
PBteen Recalls Bunk Beds Due to Risk of Injury was recalled and listed by the CPSC in August 16, 2012. Reason: The front upper horizontal panel on the bunk beds can crack or break, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the upper bunk and contact PBteen. Consumers with…. Verify recall #12744 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The front upper horizontal panel on the bunk beds can crack or break, posing a risk of injury to the consumer..
- Moderate
- severity level
- August 16, 2012
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12744 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #12744) was formally reported on August 16, 2012. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as About 390.
The documented reason for this recall is: The front upper horizontal panel on the bunk beds can crack or break, posing a risk of injury to the consumer. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the upper bunk and contact PBteen. Consumers with the recalled bunk bed will receive a free, in-home installation of a replacement panel. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Household Products recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 3,056 household products recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Affected scope
About 390
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Product description
This recall involves wooden bunk beds with beadboard paneling. The upper bunk, accessible by a four-step ladder, is designed for a twin mattress and the lower bunk for a full-size mattress. The bunk beds were sold in white, chestnut, dark espresso and honey, and have storage cubbies below the lower bunk. The product number is listed on the purchase receipt. A label on each of the bunk bed's parts lists that part's SKU number. SKU numbers included in the recall are: SKU Description Product Part 9878901 Beadboard Bunk Bed Twin/Full: Sun Valley White 9848672 Beadboard Bunk Rails: Sun Valley White 9848748 Beadboard Bunk Lower Headboard/Footboard: Sun Valley White 9848839 Beadboard Bunk Upper Headboard/Footboard: Sun Valley White 9848987 Beadboard Bunk Ladder/Slats: Sun Valley White 9849050 Beadboard Bunk Storage Box: Sun Valley White 9878976 Beadboard Bunk Bed Twin/Full: Sun Valley Honey 9848664 Beadboard Bunk Rails: Sun Valley Honey 9848722 Beadboard Bunk Lower Headboard/Footboard: Sun Valley Honey 9848797 Beadboard Bunk Upper Headboard/Footboard: Sun Valley Honey 9848920 Beadboard Bunk Ladder/Slats: Sun Valley Honey 9849043 Beadboard Bunk Storage Box: Sun Valley Honey 5765458 Beadboard Bunk Bed Twin/Full: Dark Espresso 4179412 Beadboard Bunk Bed Upper Headboard/Footboard:Twin/Full:Dark Espresso 4185377 Beadboard Bunk Bed Ladder/Slats:Twin/Full:Dark Espresso 4185286 Beadboard Bunk Bed Rails:Twin/Full:Dark Espresso 4189411 Beadboard Bunk Bed Storage Box:Twin/Full:Dark Espresso 4190393 Beadboard Bunk Bed Lower Headboard/Footboard:Twin/Full:Dark Espresso 5766084 Beadboard Bunk Bed Twin/Full Chestnut 4179388 Beadboard Bunk Bed Upper Headboard/Footboard:Twin/Full:Chestnut 4185336 Beadboard Bunk Bed Ladder/Slats:Twin/Full:Chestnut 4185278 Beadboard Bunk Bed Rails:Twin/Full:Chestnut 4189387 Beadboard Bunk Bed Storage Box:Twin/Full:Chestnut 4190567 Beadboard Bunk Bed Lower Headboard/Footboard:Twin/Full:Chestnut 5766266 Beadboard Bunk Bed Twin/Full White 4179362 Beadboard Bunk Bed Upper Headboard/Footboard:Twin/Full:White 4185393 Beadboard Bunk Bed Ladder/Slats:Twin/Full:White 4185294 Beadboard Bunk Bed Rails:Twin/Full:White 4189403 Beadboard Bunk Bed Storage Box:Twin/Full:White 4190542 Beadboard Bunk Bed Lower Headboard/Footboard:Twin/Full:White
Reason for recall
The front upper horizontal panel on the bunk beds can crack or break, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the upper bunk and contact PBteen. Consumers with the recalled bunk bed will receive a free, in-home installation of a replacement panel.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 12744 |
| Date reported | August 16, 2012 |
| Date initiated | August 16, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 390 |
| 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 the upper bunk and contact PBteen. Consumers with the recalled bunk bed will receive a fr…
- Check the recall number (12744) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves wooden bunk beds with beadboard paneling. The upper bunk, accessible by a four-step ladder, is designed for a twin mattress and the lower bunk for a full-size mattress. The bunk beds were sold in white, chestnut, dark espresso and honey, and have storage cubbies below the lower bunk. The product number is listed on the purchase receipt. A label on each of the bunk bed's parts lists that part's SKU number. SKU numbers included in the recall are: SKU Description Product Part 9878901 Beadboard Bunk Bed Twin/Full: Sun Valley White 9848672 Beadboard Bunk Rails: Sun Valley White 9848748 Beadboard Bunk Lower Headboard/Footboard: Sun Valley White 9848839 Beadboard Bunk Upper Headboard/Footboard: Sun Valley White 9848987 Beadboard Bunk Ladder/Slats: Sun Valley White 9849050 Beadboard Bunk Storage Box: Sun Valley White 9878976 Beadboard Bunk Bed Twin/Full: Sun Valley Honey 9848664 Beadboard Bunk Rails: Sun Valley Honey 9848722 Beadboard Bunk Lower Headboard/Footboard: Sun Valley Honey 9848797 Beadboard Bunk Upper Headboard/Footboard: Sun Valley Honey 9848920 Beadboard Bunk Ladder/Slats: Sun Valley Honey 9849043 Beadboard Bunk Storage Box: Sun Valley Honey 5765458 Beadboard Bunk Bed Twin/Full: Dark Espresso 4179412 Beadboard Bunk Bed Upper Headboard/Footboard:Twin/Full:Dark Espresso 4185377 Beadboard Bunk Bed Ladder/Slats:Twin/Full:Dark Espresso 4185286 Beadboard Bunk Bed Rails:Twin/Full:Dark Espresso 4189411 Beadboard Bunk Bed Storage Box:Twin/Full:Dark Espresso 4190393 Beadboard Bunk Bed Lower Headboard/Footboard:Twin/Full:Dark Espresso 5766084 Beadboard Bunk Bed Twin/Full Chestnut 4179388 Beadboard Bunk Bed Upper Headboard/Footboard:Twin/Full:Chestnut 4185336 Beadboard Bunk Bed Ladder/Slats:Twin/Full:Chestnut 4185278 Beadboard Bunk Bed Rails:Twin/Full:Chestnut 4189387 Beadboard Bunk Bed Storage Box:Twin/Full:Chestnut 4190567 Beadboard Bunk Bed Lower Headboard/Footboard:Twin/Full:Chestnut 5766266 Beadboard Bunk Bed Twin/Full White 4179362 Beadboard Bunk Bed Upper Headboard/Footboard:Twin/Full:White 4185393 Beadboard Bunk Bed Ladder/Slats:Twin/Full:White 4185294 Beadboard Bunk Bed Rails:Twin/Full:White 4189403 Beadboard Bunk Bed Storage Box:Twin/Full:White 4190542 Beadboard Bunk Bed Lower Headboard/Footboard:Twin/Full:White. Units affected: About 390.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The front upper horizontal panel on the bunk beds can crack or break, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the upper bunk and contact PBteen. Consumers with the recalled bunk bed will receive a free, in-home installation of a replacement panel.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 16, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 12744.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (12744) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.
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