CPSC, Ashley Furniture Industries Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Bunk
Beds
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Ashley "Trails End," "Cottage Retreat," and "Stages"
bunk beds
Units: 22,476
Manufacturer: Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc., of Arcadia,
Wisc.
Hazard: There are gaps between parts of the bunk bed that violate
federal safety standards and can be entrapment or strangulation hazards
to children. For model B383, the gap between the end rails on the upper
bunk is too large. For models B213 and B233, the gap between the
guardrails of the upper bunk can be widened with pressure, presenting an
entrapment hazard. Federal standards for bunk beds are designed to
protect children against entrapment and strangulation.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: These bunk bed models are recalled for repairs: B383-58T,
B383-57T, B213-58, and B233-58. The B383 models are sold under the
group name "Trails End." The B213 is sold under the group name "Cottage
Retreat." The B233 is sold under the group name "Stages." The model
numbers are on product stickers on each bunk bed. On the B383 model,
the product sticker is on the inside of the lower rail on the top bunk
end panel. On the B213 and B233 models, the product sticker is on the
inside of the lower panel on the bottom bunk.
Sold at: The bunk beds being recalled for repair were sold at furniture
stores nationwide. Model B383 was sold beginning in December 2000.
Model B213 was sold beginning in May 2003. Model B233 was sold
beginning in June 2003. All sales of the recalled bunk beds ended in
February 2004. Model B383-57T sold for around $299, model B383-58T sold
for around $699, and Models B213 and B233 sold for around $599.
Manufactured in: USA and Brazil.
Remedy: Stop using the recalled bunk beds and get a free repair kit
from the retailer to cover and close up the entrapment gaps. Consumers
can install the repair kit easily at home.
Consumer Contact: To get a free repair kit, contact the dealer who sold
the bunk bed. Although repair kits are not available on-line, consumers
can call Ashley Furniture Industries at (800) 999-2936 between 7:00 a.m.
and 6:00 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CT)
on Saturday. Additional information is available on Ashley's web site
at www.ashleyfurniture.com