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American Woodcrafters Bunk Beds
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The bed's side mattress support rails can break, posing a fall hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
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.
Who to 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.
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,900
- Recall date
- August 28, 2014
- Brand
- American Woodcrafters, of High Point, N.C.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- American Woodcrafters has received two reports of bed support rails breaking, in which children fell from the bed and sustained bruising.
Havertys stores nationwide and online at havertys.com from September 2011 through March 2014 for between $600 and $1,000.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “American Woodcrafters Recalls Bunk Beds Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Havertys (Recall Alert)”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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