World Imports · Recalled
World Imports Recalls Bunk Beds Due to Violation of Safety Standard
The openings between the metal rails of the end structures are greater than allowed in the standard and pose a risk of entrapment or asphyxiation hazard.
- Units
- About 8,600
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $250–$300
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
This recall involves a Twin-over-Twin model 341-33, and a Twin-over-Futon model 344-54 bunk beds. Both models have wooden corner posts in a dark finish with wrought iron end structures on the headboards and footboards. A label on the interior surface of the corner post has "DISTRIBUTOR: WORLD IMPORTS" and the model number printed on it.
The file
- Sold at
- Independent juvenile and other furniture stores in the eastern United States between August 2009 to February 2012 for about $250 to $300.
- Product type
- Bunk Beds
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- World Imports, LTD., of Philadelphia, Penn., Zhangzhou Sanchuan Steel Pipe Goods Co., Ltd., of China
Incident log
No injuries were reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the firm for a free repair kit with instructions.
World Imports toll free at (855) 473-9992 anytime Monday through Friday or online at www.worldimportsltd.com click on Contact-us for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JAN 31 2013; last revised MAY 28 2015.
