Bunk Beds Recalled by d-Scan Due to Collapse Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Date: | September 04 2007 |
Name of Products: | Jubee Bunk Beds |
Units: | About 500 |
Manufacturer: | Distributed by d-Scan Inc., of South Boston, Va., a subsidiary of Tvilum-Scanbirk, of Denmark |
Hazard: | The recalled bunk beds do not comply with federal safety standards and have wooden side slat supports that can separate from the bed frame causing the upper bunk to collapse.
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Incidents/Injuries: | The firm is aware of seven incidents in which the upper bunk collapsed after the side slat supports separated from the bunk bed’s frame. No injuries have been reported.
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Description: | The twin bunk beds are designed for children and were sold in a kit to be assembled by consumers. Only model number 82008 is included in this recall. The bunk beds are made of maple wood with a four-step ladder attached to the side and three pullout drawers under the bottom bunk. These bunk beds have no markings or labeling. |
Product # / SKU: | model number 82008 |
Sold at: | Specialty furniture stores nationwide and on various Web sites from December 2004 through April 2006 for about $600. |
Manufactured in: | Denmark
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Remedy: | Consumers who have not already received and installed a free repair kit for the side slat supports should immediately stop using the bunk beds until repairs can be made. Contact the firm to receive a free repair kit that can easily be installed at home. Retailers have contacted some consumers who purchased the bunk beds directly.
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Consumer Contact: | d-Scan Inc. |