Pottery Barn Kids Recalls to Repair Madeline Bunk Beds Due to Entrapment Hazard
CPSC recall 10312 · announced August 3, 2010 · Pottery Barn Kids, A Division Of Williams-sonoma · 405 units affected
The product
This recall involves Madeline bunk beds. The bed is white and is made of wood and medium-density fiberboard. It has guardrails on either side of the top bunk and a ladder that attaches to the side of the beds.
The hazard
The end structure of the bunk bed can pose an entrapment hazard to young children, a violation of the Safety Standard for Entrapment Hazards in Bunk Beds, 16 C.F.R. Part 1513. Children can get their necks caught in the opening between the post and the decorative molding.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the bed and contact Pottery Barn Kids to schedule installation of a free repair kit.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Pottery Barn Kids stores, catalog and www.potterybarnkids.com from July 2009 to March 2010 for $1,400
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Pottery Barn Kids toll-free at (888) 779-8692 between 7 a.m. and midnight PT seven days a week or visit the company's website at www.potterybarnkids.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.