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Product recall · CPSCOctober 5, 2010Serious
PBteen to Repair Sleep and Study Loft Beds
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The side rail on the bed can crack allowing the mattress support to collapse, posing a fall and injury hazard to users.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Injuries have already been reported.
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.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately contact PBteen to schedule installation of a free replacement side rail support bracket.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact PBteen toll-free at (877) 494-9822 between 7 a.m. and midnight ET or visit the firm's website at www.pbteen.com
The product
This recall involves PBteen Sleep and Study Loft beds in a variety of colors: espresso, honey, white and black. The bed is elevated and has a desk and bookcase underneath it. The beds were sold in the following colors: honey, black, espresso, and white.
Details
- Units affected
- About 5,900
- Recall date
- October 5, 2010
- Brand
- PBteen a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received seven reports of the bed rail cracking or splitting. In one reported incident, a child sustained lacerations to his head when the side rail split as he climbed down the ladder.
PBteen stores in Georgia, New York and Illinois and online at www.pbteen.com for about $1,800. The recalled loft beds were delivered to consumers from January 2008 through July 2010.
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: “PBteen Recalls to Repair Sleep and Study Loft Beds Due to Fall and Injury Hazards”
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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