Recall #12-075 · Published December 28, 2011

Pottery Barn Kids Bed Canopy

Madeline Bed Canopy Recalled by Pottery Barn Kids Due to Impact Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Bed Canopy from Pottery Barn Kids on December 28, 2011. CPSC identifies this hazard: The connections of the posts to the top rails of the canopy can come apart, allowing components of the canopy to fall and posing an impact hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately remove the canopy from the bed and contact Pottery Barn Kids to schedule a free repair.

Madeline Bed with canopy attached
Madeline Bed with canopy attached
Image: CPSC recall notice

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 canopy is part of the Madeline Bedroom Collection. It is made of wood and consists of four posts that connect to the headboard and footboard of the bed and four rails that connect to the top portion of each post. It is available for twin-, full- and queen-sized Madeline Beds and comes in white, antique white, blade green, Sun Valley blade green, Sun Valley light green and Sun Valley espresso. Pottery Barn Kids previously sold the canopy separately as an option for the Madeline Bed.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The connections of the posts to the top rails of the canopy can come apart, allowing components of the canopy to fall and posing an impact hazard to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

The firm is aware of 33 reports of components of the canopy falling, including one report of a cut that required stitches and nine other reports of minor cuts, bruises and/or bumps.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the canopy from the bed and contact Pottery Barn Kids to schedule a free repair.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Product type
Beds
Recall number
12-075
Units
About 7,700 in the United States and 230 in Canada
Manufactured in
Vietnam
Sold at / sales period
Pottery Barn Kids stores nationwide, online at potterybarnkids.com and through Pottery Barn Kids catalogs from December 2003 until August 2011. When sold separately, the canopy sold for $150 to $300.
Importer
Pottery Barn Kids, a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.

Bed Canopy

CPSC product type: Beds and Bedframes

Recall contact information

For additional information and to schedule a repair, contact Pottery Barn Kids toll-free at (855) 662-4114 between 4 a.m. and 9 p.m. PT daily or visit the firm's website at www.potterybarnkids.com

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

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