Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 20, 2014. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of product: Bedz King Bunk Beds with Side Ladder
Hazard: A protruding corner post on the bunk beds exceeds the 5mm allowed by industry standard, posing an entrapment hazard.
Consumer Contact: Bedz King toll-free at (855) 649-9911 anytime or online at www.bedzking.com and click on Important Safety Information for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 2,900
Description: This recall involves Bedz King bunk beds with a side ladder. The beds were sold in twin over twin, twin over full and full over full combinations and four colors; white, espresso, honey and cappuccino. Affected models include BK 150SL, BK 151SL, BK 950SL, BK 951SL and BK 975SL. Model information and “Bedz King” are printed on labels attached to the top headboard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately check to see if they have the recalled bunk bed and contact Bedz King for a free repair kit and to confirm a physical address for delivery of the kit. Bedz King is contacting known consumers directly by email.
Sold exclusively at: BunkBedKing.com from July 2011 to October 2013 for between $350 and $750.
Importer: Bedz King, of Arlington, Texas
Manufactured in: Brazil
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