Child's Entrapment Death Prompts Big Lots Recall of Metal Futon Bunk Beds

Active Recall Announced June 16, 2011 CPSC #11250

Quick answer

Child's Entrapment Death Prompts Big Lots Recall of Metal Futon Bunk Beds is CPSC recall #11250, announced on June 16, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves metal futon bunk beds with model number BFB1008 located on a label on the upper bunk support rail. The metal futon bunk beds have an upper bunk designed to hold a twin mattress. The bottom bunks have a convertible futon bed. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using these bunk beds and contact big lots for a free repair kit that contains new ladders and other parts that consumers can install at home.. Affected brand: Big Lots.

Hazard

The recall involves metal futon bunk beds with model number BFB1008 located on a label on the upper bunk support rail. The metal futon bunk beds have an upper bunk designed to hold a twin mattress. The bottom bunks have a convertible futon bed.

Affected products

Metal Futon Bunk Beds

Recalled brands

Big Lots

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these bunk beds and contact Big Lots for a free repair kit that contains new ladders and other parts that consumers can install at home.

Recall date

June 16, 2011

Categories

Bunk Beds

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #11250?

CPSC recall #11250 covers Child's Entrapment Death Prompts Big Lots Recall of Metal Futon Bunk Beds, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 16, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves metal futon bunk beds with model number BFB1008 located on a label on the upper bunk support rail. The metal futon bunk beds have an upper bunk designed to hold a twin mattress. The bottom bunks have a convertible futon bed.

What is the remedy for recall #11250?

The CPSC remedy for recall #11250 is consumers should immediately stop using these bunk beds and contact big lots for a free repair kit that contains new ladders and other parts that consumers can install at home.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Child's Entrapment Death Prompts Big Lots Recall of Metal Futon Bunk Beds on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Childs-Entrapment-Death-Prompts-Big-Lots-Recall-of-Metal-Futon-Bunk-Beds. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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