Samuel Lawrence Furniture Recalls Sleigh Beds Due to Fall Hazard

CPSC recall 12208 · announced June 27, 2012 · Poh Huat Furniture Ind · 18,400 units affected

The product

This recall includes Bordeaux Collection king- and queen-size sleigh beds with wooden headboards and footboards in a cherry finish. Each bed also has two matching wooden side rails. "Bordeaux" and the model number are printed on a white label on the back of the headboard and footboard. Model numbers for the recalled beds are 8070-252 and 8070-253 for the queen-size and 8070-272 and 8070-273 for the king-size.

The hazard

The hardware holding the headboard and footboard can loosen or detach, posing a fall hazard.

What to do (per CPSC)

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled beds and contact Samuel Lawrence Furniture to obtain a free repair kit. Remedy type: Repair

Official CPSC recall notice →

Notes

Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received one report of a Florida man who injured his foot when the bed's footboard detached.
Sold at: Furniture stores nationwide from August 2009 to April 2012 for between $400 and $500.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Samuel Lawrence Furniture toll-free at (888) 572-9889 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.slf-co.com

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.