Recall #21-707 · Published November 12, 2020

Zinus metal bunk beds

Zinus Recalls Bunk Beds Due Fall and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

CPSC published a recall notice for Zinus metal bunk beds from Zinus on November 12, 2020. CPSC identifies this hazard: The welds that secure the upper bunk can come apart, causing the upper bunk to collapse, posing fall and injury hazards. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled upper bunk and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a free repair kit with reinforcement brackets or a full refund. Zinus is contacting all purchasers directly.

Recalled Zinus metal bunk bed (model OPLBB)
Recalled Zinus metal bunk bed (model OPLBB)
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.

Additional identifying details

The model number is printed on a label on the horizontal bar of the guard rail of the upper bunk.

Which products are included?

This recall involves three models of Zinus' metal bunk beds. The OPLBB model is a black twin-over-twin bed whose bed posts have a square cross section. The RPBB model is a blue twin-over-twin bed whose bed posts have a circular cross section. The NTBB model is a gray twin-over-full bed whose bed posts have a circular cross section. All models have ladders built into both the head and foot of the bed. The model number is printed on a label on the horizontal bar of the guard rail of the upper bunk.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The welds that secure the upper bunk can come apart, causing the upper bunk to collapse, posing fall and injury hazards.

Incidents and injuries

The firm has received 13 reports of the bunk bed welds coming apart including three reports of multiple welds simultaneously failing. Of the 13 reports received, three resulted in bumps and bruises after the consumer fell to the floor from the upper bunk when the welds failed.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled upper bunk and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a free repair kit with reinforcement brackets or a full refund. Zinus is contacting all purchasers directly.

Remedy type: Refund, Repair

Product and sales details

Brand
Zinus
Product type
Beds
Recall number
21-707
Units
About 26,000
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Online at www.amazon.com, www.walmart.com, www.wayfair.com, www.overstock.com, www.homedepot.com and www.zinus.com from December 2016 through January 2020 for between $90 and $240.
Importer
Zinus Inc., of Tracy, Calif., Zinus Inc., of Republic of Korea
Distributor
Amazon, of Seattle, Wash.

Recall contact information

Zinus at 800-613-1225 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at retrofit@zinusinc.com or online at www.zinus.com and click on “Bunk Bed Recall” under the Support category for more information.

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

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