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Product recall · CPSCDecember 28, 2011Serious
Madeline Bed Canopy
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The connections of the posts to the top rails of the canopy can come apart, allowing components of the canopy to fall and posing an impact hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Injuries have already been reported.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately remove the canopy from the bed and contact Pottery Barn Kids to schedule a free repair.
Who to contact: For additional information and to schedule a repair, contact Pottery Barn Kids toll-free at (855) 662-4114 between 4 a.m. and 9 p.m. PT daily or visit the firm's website at www.potterybarnkids.com
The product
The canopy is part of the Madeline Bedroom Collection. It is made of wood and consists of four posts that connect to the headboard and footboard of the bed and four rails that connect to the top portion of each post. It is available for twin-, full- and queen-sized Madeline Beds and comes in white, antique white, blade green, Sun Valley blade green, Sun Valley light green and Sun Valley espresso. Pottery Barn Kids previously sold the canopy separately as an option for the Madeline Bed.
Details
- Units affected
- About 7,700 in the United States and 230 in Canada
- Recall date
- December 28, 2011
- Brand
- Pottery Barn Kids, a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm is aware of 33 reports of components of the canopy falling, including one report of a cut that required stitches and nine other reports of minor cuts, bruises and/or bumps.
Pottery Barn Kids stores nationwide, online at potterybarnkids.com and through Pottery Barn Kids catalogs from December 2003 until August 2011. When sold separately, the canopy sold for $150 to $300.
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: “Madeline Bed Canopy Recalled by Pottery Barn Kids Due to Impact Hazard”
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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