Child's Entrapment Death Prompts Big Lots Recall of Metal Futon Bunk Beds
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (serious injury or death). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-699.
The recall involves metal futon bunk beds with model number BFB1008 located on a label on the upper bunk support rail. The metal futon bunk beds have an upper bunk designed to hold a twin mattress. The bottom bunks have a convertible futon bed.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-699.
Consumers should immediately stop using these bunk beds and contact Big Lots for a free repair kit that contains new ladders and other parts that consumers can install at home.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Exclusively At Big Lots Stores Nationwide From January 2009 Through April 2010 For About $200. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-699.
For additional information, contact Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail the firm at talk2us@biglots.com or visit the firm's website www.biglots.com
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Exclusively At Big Lots Stores Nationwide From January 2009 Through April 2010 For About $200. Recall FAQ
Exclusively At Big Lots Stores Nationwide From January 2009 Through April 2010 For About $200. is the subject of a children's products recall: Child's Entrapment Death Prompts Big Lots Recall of Metal Futon Bunk Beds. The notice was published on June 16, 2011 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 30,000 units are potentially affected.