CPSC recall 11-329, announced September 20, 2011, covers American Woodcrafters Wood Twin Bunk Beds and Loft Bunk Beds (about 180 units). The guard rails on upper bunks can crack and cause the mattress and its support rails to collapse, posing a fall hazard. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the upper beds and contact American Woodcrafters or their furniture dealer to arrange for the free replacement of upper bunk guard rails. Recall contact: call (888) 429-7265, or go to www.american-woodcrafters.com.
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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.
The beds have a permanent label attached to the headboard or the footboard with the American Woodcrafters logo; SKU numbers, 1800-977 or 1800-969; PO Numbers: 103276, 103432, or 300038; and the manufacturing date.
Which products are included?
This recall involves upper guardrails on twin-over-twin bunk beds and twin-over-double bed loft designs. The beds have a permanent label attached to the headboard or the footboard with the American Woodcrafters logo; SKU numbers, 1800-977 or 1800-969; PO Numbers: 103276, 103432, or 300038; and the manufacturing date.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Date codes and item or SKU numbers. Compare these as well.
- When sold
- October 2010 through June 2011
- Price paid
- $600 to $1,000
Why it was recalled
The guard rails on upper bunks can crack and cause the mattress and its support rails to collapse, posing a fall hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received two reports of cracked guard rails causing the mattresses and support rails to collapse. No injuries were reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the upper beds and contact American Woodcrafters or their furniture dealer to arrange for the free replacement of upper bunk guard rails.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (888) 429-7265, or go to www.american-woodcrafters.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a replacement. The notice says the remedy is free.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Product type
- Beds
- Recall number
- 11-329
- Units
- About 180
- Manufactured in
- Indonesia
- Sold at / sales period
- Furniture dealers nationwide from October 2010 to June 2011 for between $600 and $1,000.
- Importer
- American Woodcrafters, of High Point, N.C.
Wood Twin Bunk Beds and Loft Bunk Beds
CPSC product type: Bunk Beds
This recall in context
Compared with the 116 bed recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 180 units: the 80th-largest of 82 bed recalls that state a unit count. The median is 3,250 units.
- Hazard
- Fall: named in 30 of 116 bed recalls.
- Remedy
- Replacement: offered in 17 of 116 bed recalls. The most common is repair (31).
- Brand history
- American Woodcrafters is named in 2 CPSC notices in this index, from 2011 to 2014. This recall is the earliest. 2 of them are bed recalls.
- Time on sale
- 9 months. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact American Woodcrafters at toll-free at (888) 429-7265 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's website at www.american-woodcrafters.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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