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CPSCRecalled Jun 16, 2011 · #11250

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

Hazard

Children behind the futon or in the ladder area of the bunk bed can get entrapped when the futon and its metal frame are lowered from the seated to the flat position. Also, the space between the last rung on the bunk bed's ladder and the futon mattress is too small, which can allow a child's body to pass through, but not the head, posing a head and neck entrapment hazard.

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
Metal Futon Bunk Beds
Type
Bunk Beds
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
BFB1008
UPCs
Sold at
Exclusively at Big Lots stores nationwide from January 2009 through April 2010 for about $200.
Made in
China

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice