Samuel Lawrence Furniture Expands Recall of Sleigh Beds Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 12227 · announced July 18, 2012 · Poh Huat Furniture Ind · 2,400 units affected
The product
This recall includes Bordeaux Collection full- and twin-size sleigh beds with wooden headboards and footboards in a cherry finish. Each bed also has two matching wooden side rails. "Bordeaux" and a model number are printed on a white label on the back of the headboard and footboard. Model numbers for the recalled beds are 8070-242 and 8070-243 for the full-size and 8070-232 and 8070-233 for the twin-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
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received more than 100 reports of headboards or footboards detaching, including one report of a Florida man who injured his foot when a footboard detached.
Sold at: Furniture stores nationwide from August 2009 to April 2012 for between $300 and $400.
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.