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Child's Entrapment Death Prompts Big Lots Recall of Metal Futon Bunk Beds
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
Children behind the futon or in the ladder area of the bunk bed can get entrapped when the futon and its metal frame are lowered from the seated to the flat position. Also, the space between the last rung on the bunk bed's ladder and the futon mattress is too small, which can allow a child's body to pass through, but not the head, posing a head and neck entrapment hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — A child can become trapped.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these bunk beds and contact Big Lots for a free repair kit that contains new ladders and other parts that consumers can install at home.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail the firm at talk2us@biglots.com or visit the firm's website www.biglots.com
The product
The recall involves metal futon bunk beds with model number BFB1008 located on a label on the upper bunk support rail. The metal futon bunk beds have an upper bunk designed to hold a twin mattress. The bottom bunks have a convertible futon bed.
Details
- Units affected
- About 30,000
- Recall date
- June 16, 2011
- Made or distributed by
- Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- A three-year old Burlington, Iowa boy who died when he became entrapped at the head and neck in the recalled bunk bed in March of 2010. The weight of the futon's metal frame prevented the child from breathing and escaping. CPR was administered, but the child died at the hospital due to compression a
Exclusively at Big Lots stores nationwide from January 2009 through April 2010 for about $200.
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: “Child's Entrapment Death Prompts Big Lots Recall of Metal Futon Bunk Beds”
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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