Recall #00-027 · Published December 7, 1999

Northern Bedroom's Wooden bunk beds

CPSC, Northern Bedroom's Inc. Announce Recall of Bunk Beds

CPSC published a recall notice for Wooden bunk beds from Northern Bedroom's on December 7, 1999. CPSC identifies this hazard: The top bunk does not have guardrails on both sides. A child could fall or become entrapped between the wall and the mattress if there are not guardrails on the top bunk. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using the recalled beds immediately and email the company to receive free guardrails for the top bunk.

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.

Which products are included?

The recalled wooden bunk beds are made out of Northern White Ash and have natural, cherry, honey or golden finishes. They were sold under the model names Prestige, Spindle, and Cottage. There is no identifying information on the beds.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The top bunk does not have guardrails on both sides. A child could fall or become entrapped between the wall and the mattress if there are not guardrails on the top bunk.

Incidents and injuries

CPSC is not aware of any deaths associated with the beds being recalled. However, since 1990, CPSC has received reports of seven children who died from becoming entrapped between the bed and the wall in upper bunks of bunk beds without guardrails.

Official remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled beds immediately and email the company to receive free guardrails for the top bunk.

Product and sales details

Brand
Northern Bedroom's
Manufacturer
Northern Bedroom's Inc., of Oxford, Maine
Product type
Beds
Recall number
00-027
Units
About 2,800
Sold at / sales period
Furniture and specialty bedroom stores throughout the New England states sold the beds, from May 1995 through February 1998, for about $300 to $550.

Wooden bunk beds

CPSC product type: Bunk Beds

Recall contact information

Contact Northern Bedroom's Inc. via email at northbeds@aol.com

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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