On September 23, 2009, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Big Lots Stores, Inc. announced a voluntary recall of approximately 20,000 wooden bunk beds, citing a possibility that the support slats and railings can break and lead to a collapse of the bunk beds and a fall hazard for consumers.
The recall affects all wooden bunk beds with a three-step ladder that were sold at Big Lots stores nationwide from May 2008 through February 2009. Beds with model numbers WP-9108-1 and WP-9108-2 are affected by the recall.
Consumers are urged to stop using the bunk beds immediately and contact Big Lots at 866-244-5687 to return the defective parts and receive a free repair kit.
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