Samuel Lawrence Furniture Expands Recall of Sleigh Beds Due to Fall Hazard
Sleigh Beds
Full- and Twin-Size Bordeaux Collection Bed Frames
Recall Date: July 18th, 2012 Type: Beds and Bedframes Units: About 2,400 in the United States and 100 in Canada. (This recall was first announced in June 2012) Hazards:
The hardware holding the headboard and footboard can loosen or detach, posing a fall hazard. Remedies:
Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled beds and contact Samuel Lawrence Furniture to obtain a free repair kit.
Description
This recall includes Bordeaux Collection full- and twin-size sleigh beds with wooden headboards and footboards in a cherry finish. Each bed also has two matching wooden side rails. "Bordeaux" and a model number are printed on a white label on the back of the headboard and footboard. Model numbers for the recalled beds are 8070-242 and 8070-243 for the full-size and 8070-232 and 8070-233 for the twin-size.
Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact Samuel Lawrence Furniture toll-free at (888) 572-9889 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company’s website at www.slf-co.com
Injuries:
The firm has received more than 100 reports of headboards or footboards detaching, including one report of a Florida man who injured his foot when a footboard detached.
Manufacturers:
Poh Huat Furniture Ind., of Malaysia
Retailers:
Furniture stores nationwide from August 2009 to April 2012 for between $300 and $400.