Bunk beds
Bunk beds was recalled on 6 November 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 1427/09. Cuts, Injuries risk reported by United Kingdom. The products pose a risk of cuts and injuries because a weld that holds the side rail of the top bunk may break causing the side rail to become loose.
| Alert Number | 1427/09 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Furniture |
| Risk Type | Cuts, Injuries |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | Malaysia |
| Model Number | 1. Bunk bed Colour options Silver and Lilac, 2. Mid Sleeper Colour options Silver, Silver with blue tent, Silver with pink tent, 3. High Sleeper Colour options Black, Pink, 4. Triple Bunk Silver, Lilac, Black, 5. Futon Bunk bed Silver with black, Blue, Fuchsia or Natural futon, 6. Sit n sleep Futon Silver with blue or fuchsia futon |
| Published | 6 November 2009 |
Risk Description
The products pose a risk of cuts and injuries because a weld that holds the side rail of the top bunk may break causing the side rail to become loose.Reported incidents relate to cuts, bruises, one incident of a broken wrist, one incident of child knocked unconscious.This product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 747.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and corrective actions.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Metal framed bunk beds and high sleepers in various styles and colours.
🩸 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a cuts, injuries hazard related to Bunk beds.
About this risk
This product has sharp edges, pointed parts, or fragile components that can break and cause cuts or lacerations.
Recommended action
Stop using the product. Inspect it for sharp edges or broken parts. If someone is cut, clean and bandage the wound. Seek medical attention for deep cuts.
Who is at risk?
All users, especially young children who may not recognise sharp edges.