PBteen Recalls to Repair Sleep and Study Loft Beds Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Recalled October 5, 2010 · CPSC recall 11703 · PBteen
Hazard
The side rail on the bed can crack allowing the mattress support to collapse, posing a fall and injury hazard to users.
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 5,900
Incidents / injuries
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.
Description
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.
What to do
Consumers should immediately contact PBteen to schedule installation of a free replacement side rail support bracket.
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
Product
PBteen Sleep and Study Loft Beds
Imported by
PBteen a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
Retailers
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.
Made in
Vietnam
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →