Interior Resources Children’s Steel Utility Bunk Bed Recalled Over Entrapment and Injury Risk

Product Recalls - April 6, 2025

Interior Resources Children’s Steel Utility Bunk Beds Recalled Over Violations of Federal Regulations and Entrapment Hazard

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (April 4, 2025) – Interior Resources Children’s Steel Utility Bunk Beds have been recalled after it was discovered that they violate federal regulations for bunk beds and pose an injury hazard.

The recall was issued on March 27, 2025. Roughly 1172 units were sold prior to the recall.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Interior Resources Children’s Steel Utility Bunk Beds violate federal regulations for bunk beds. In particular, the spacing between the guardrail and support spacing around the mattress is wider than what is legally allowed.

This space can create an entrapment and strangulation hazard for young children. No injuries have been reported at this time.

The Interior Resources Children’s Steel Utility Bunk Beds were manufactured inside of the United States and sold at retail for roughly $1,800.

Liability for Injuries Caused by Bunk Beds

Many children have been seriously injured or killed in accidents involving beds. Falls remain one of the leading causes of injury. According to Injury Prevention, “An estimated 23000 children aged 0–9 years were treated annually in emergency departments for bunk bed fall-related injuries, including 14 600 children aged <6 years. Overall, 3.2% were hospitalized. The injuries sustained were largely fractures, lacerations, contusions and abrasions, and internal injuries, with 25.2% injured in a fall from the top bunk.” Suffocation and entrapment are another major hazard.

• Gaps Between Rails: A bunk bed may have large gaps between the rails or frame pieces. These could easily allow a child’s head or neck to get stuck inside and potentially lead to suffocation.
• Guardrail Openings: Improperly designed or missing guardrails on a bunk bed might allow a child to slip through and become trapped during the night.
• Ladder Openings: Ladder rungs on the side of a bunk bed could sometimes have spaces that are wide enough for a child’s head or limbs to become stuck.
• Mattress Fit: If the mattress for a bunk bed is too small, this can leave space around the edge that could cause a child to inadvertently become entrapped.

Companies that manufacture bunk beds have a legal obligation to ensure that they are reasonably safe. They must take into consideration all of the known hazards that bunk beds could pose to a small child. Companies must also comply with all federal regulations related to children’s beds. It has long been known that bunk beds could pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard in various settings. If a bunk bed has design defects that allow a child’s head or body to become stuck, this could form the basis of a strict liability claim.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, “Any opening in the headboard or footboard of the lower bunk below the mattress foundation of the upper bunk tested with the wedge block must also be tested for the risk of neck entrapment if the opening lets the 9-inch sphere pass though freely.” Companies often forgo necessary testing or safety requirements in order to save money. It is important that several steps are taken after any injury involving a bunk bed.

• Parents should seek medical attention for their child as early as possible.
• All medical records related to the incident should be collected.
• The bunk bed and mattress involved in the incident should be preserved and stored as evidence. Many parents make the mistake of throwing out dangerous products right away.
• An experienced product liability attorney should be contacted.

Accidents involving bunk beds are often highly preventable. They tend to involve situations where companies take shortcuts in terms of safety. Part of the problem is that many of the unsafe beds that get sold in the United States are initially manufactured in countries with less rigorous safety standards. It is important that parents understand that they do have legal options if their child is injured by a bed or other consumer product. They are able to seek some measure of accountability through a product liability claim.

Getting Legal Help for Bunk Bed Injuries

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates were deeply concerned to hear about the safety issues with the Interior Resources Children’s Steel Utility Bunk Beds. It is our hope that all these beds are recalled before any child is injured or killed. Physical and online retailers also need to do more to help ensure that they are not inadvertently selling unsafe products.

Has your child been harmed after using a bunk bed? Our team of product liability attorneys is here to help you. We are committed to helping consumers understand their rights and holding manufacturers accountable for their dangerous products. Our legal team can examine the unique facts of your case and let you know if you have a claim that can be pursued. Whether you just have legal questions or are thinking about hiring an attorney, we are here for you. You can reach out to our office anytime at (312) 564-4256.