Recall #22-036 · Published December 22, 2021

Longwood Forest Products Angel Line Bunk Beds with angled ladders

Longwood Forest Recalls Angel Line Bunk Beds with Angled Ladders Due to Serious Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards; 2-Year-Old Child's Death Reported

CPSC published a recall notice for Angel Line Bunk Beds with angled ladders from Longwood Forest Products on December 22, 2021. CPSC identifies this hazard: The metal hook fastening the ladder to the top bunk bed frame can move away or detach from the bed frame when the ladder is lifted, causing the gap between the ladder step and bed frame to open wider than 3.5 inches, posing serious entrapment and strangulation hazards. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bunk beds, block children's access to the bunk beds and contact Angel Line to receive a free repair kit with reinforcement brackets for the ladder. Consumers who paid for the bunk beds to be assembled when purchased will receive reimbursement for help with installing the repair kit if needed.

Recalled Angel Line Brandon Twin Over Full Bunk Bed with angled ladder
Recalled Angel Line Brandon Twin Over Full Bunk Bed with angled ladder
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

Three models of Angel Line Bunk Beds are included in this recall: Model Name Model Numbers Fremont Twin over Twin Bunk Bed 71210-21, 71210-49 and 71210-67 Creston Twin over twin Bunk Bed 71230-21, 71230-49 and 71230-75 Brandon Twin over Full Bunk Bed 71420-21 and 71420-75 The model number is printed on a label on the headboard/footboard of the upper bunk.

Why it was recalled

The metal hook fastening the ladder to the top bunk bed frame can move away or detach from the bed frame when the ladder is lifted, causing the gap between the ladder step and bed frame to open wider than 3.5 inches, posing serious entrapment and strangulation hazards.

Incidents and injuries

A 2-year-old boy from Columbus, Ohio died in May 2018 after he was found unresponsive in a gap in the bunk bed ladder.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bunk beds, block children's access to the bunk beds and contact Angel Line to receive a free repair kit with reinforcement brackets for the ladder. Consumers who paid for the bunk beds to be assembled when purchased will receive reimbursement for help with installing the repair kit if needed.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Brand
Longwood Forest Products
Product type
Beds
Recall number
22-036
Units
About 39,900
Manufactured in
Vietnam
Sold at / sales period
Online at www.amazon.com, www.ojcommerce.com, www.walmart.com and www.wayfair.com from March 2016 through June 2021 for between $180 to $330.
Importer
Longwood Forest Products of Pennsville, New Jersey

Recall contact information

Angel Line toll-free at 844-542-0694 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, by email at repairkit@angelline.com or online at www.angelline.com/bunkbedrecall or www.angelline.com and click on "Product Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.

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

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