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Product recall · CPSCAugust 3, 2010Highest risk
Pottery Barn Kids to Repair Madeline Bunk Beds
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The end structure of the bunk bed can pose an entrapment hazard to young children, a violation of the Safety Standard for Entrapment Hazards in Bunk Beds, 16 C.F.R. Part 1513. Children can get their necks caught in the opening between the post and the decorative molding.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — A child can become trapped.
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 bed and contact Pottery Barn Kids to schedule installation of a free repair kit.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Pottery Barn Kids toll-free at (888) 779-8692 between 7 a.m. and midnight PT seven days a week or visit the company's website at www.potterybarnkids.com
The product
This recall involves Madeline bunk beds. The bed is white and is made of wood and medium-density fiberboard. It has guardrails on either side of the top bunk and a ladder that attaches to the side of the beds.
Details
- Units affected
- About 405
- Recall date
- August 3, 2010
- Brand
- Pottery Barn Kids, a division of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Pottery Barn Kids stores, catalog and www.potterybarnkids.com from July 2009 to March 2010 for $1,400
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: “Pottery Barn Kids Recalls to Repair Madeline Bunk Beds Due to Entrapment 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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