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WASHINGTON,
D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the
manufacturers named below, today announced voluntary recalls of the following
consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately
unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Metal Twin/Twin and Twin/Full Bunk Beds
Units: 22,000
Manufacturer/Importer: Coaster Co. of America, Santa Fe Springs,
Calif.
Hazard: A gap between the step of the built-in ladder and the top bunk
allows enough room for a child’s body to slip through but will not allow for a
child’s head to pass through. This poses a serious strangulation risk. Federal
standards for bunk beds are designed to protect children against entrapment and
strangulation.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall involves model 2008, 2056, 2256 and 2258 bunk
beds. The metal bunk beds were sold in twin/twin and twin/full sizes. A Coaster
Company of America label can be found on the bed frame of the top bunk. The
enamel finishes come in blue, black, red, yellow, or white.
Sold at: Furniture stores nationwide sold the bunk beds from June 2000
through February 2004 for between $150 and $250.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the bunk beds immediately and call
Coaster of America for a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers should call Coaster
toll-free at (800) 282-9362 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday
or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.coastercompany.com/safetyrecall.pdf
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