American Woodcrafters Recalls Bunk Beds Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Havertys (Recall Alert)

CPSC recall 14749 · announced August 28, 2014 · American Woodcrafters · 1,900 units affected

The product

This recall involves Cottage Retreat II bunk beds with a side ladder. The white finish beds were sold in twin over twin, and twin over full combinations. American Woodcrafters, Made in Indonesia and SKU number 6310-9771 are printed on a label attached to the inside of one of the four rails.

The hazard

The bed's side mattress support rails can break, posing a fall hazard.

What to do (per CPSC)

Consumers should immediately stop using the beds and contact Havertys to arrange for the free installation of free replacement rails. American Woodcrafters and Havertys are contacting their customers directly. Remedy type: Replace

Official CPSC recall notice →

Notes

Incidents (per CPSC): American Woodcrafters has received two reports of bed support rails breaking, in which children fell from the bed and sustained bruising.
Sold at: Havertys stores nationwide and online at havertys.com from September 2011 through March 2014 for between $600 and $1,000.
Consumer contact: Havertys toll-free at (888) HAVERTY(428-3789), from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday or online at www.havertys.com and click on Cottage Retreat located under Customer Service.

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