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Consumer product recall

Madeline Bunk Beds by Pottery Barn Kids

Starting date:
August 19, 2010
Posting date:
August 19, 2010
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Children's Products, Household Items
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-500002397

Affected products

Madeline Bunk Beds by Pottery Barn Kids

Product description

This recall involves Madeline Bunk Beds sold by Pottery Barn Kids. The white bed is made of wood and medium-density fiberboard. It has guardrails on either side of the top bunk and a ladder that attaches to the side of the beds.

Hazard identified

The end structure of the bunk bed can pose an entrapment hazard to young children if a child's neck becomes caught in the opening between the post and the decorative moulding.

Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these beds.

Number sold

Approximately 22 of the recalled beds were sold exclusively through the Pottery Barn Kids stores in Toronto and in Vancouver.

Time period sold

The recalled beds were sold from July 2009 to April 2010.

Place of origin

Manufactured in Vietnam.

Companies

Importer
Williams-Sonoma Canada Inc.
Alberta
CANADA
Tel: 1-877-548-0850

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the bed and contact Pottery Barn Kids to schedule installation of a free repair kit.

For more information, consumers may contact Pottery Barn Kids at 1-888-779-8692 between 7AM and midnight PT seven days a week or visit the Pottery Barn Kids website.