Improvements Catalog Recalls Adjustable Ottoman Beds Due to Fall Hazard
Adjustable Ottoman Bed
Recall Date: February 15th, 2012 Type: Beds/Cots Units: About 800 Hazards:
When the ottoman is converted into a bed and weight is put on it, it can collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Remedies:
Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Improvements to receive a store credit for the full amount of the purchase price.
Description
The product is an ottoman on casters with a folding metal frame and a high-density polyfoam mattress. The ottoman can open out and be converted into a twin-sized bed. Fabric covers are sold separately.
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Consumer Contact:
For more information, contact Improvements at (800) 985-6044, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET or visit the firm's website at www.improvementscatalog.com. Improvements is contacting all purchasers directly.
Injuries:
Improvements Catalog is aware of five reports of the bed collapsing, including two reports of minor injuries.
Retailers:
Improvements and Skymall catalogs and online at Improvementscatalog.com and Skymall.com from May 2011 to August 2011 for between $150 and $190.