Costco, Amazon, and other retailers are recalling about 129,000 beds after a series of bed-crushing accidents. The faulty furniture crushed one woman to death and injured at least 60 others.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) posted an alert on its website stating that the beds could potentially detach from the wall and fall on people, crushing them. A 79-year-old woman died in 2019 after a wall bed fell on her and injured her spine, the CPSC states. Other injuries reported by consumers include bruising.
Details of the Recall Linked to Bed Crush Incidents
Costco, Amazon, Wayfair, and Cymax sold the beds from June 2014 to March 2022, with prices ranging from approximately $1,650 to $2,200. The recall affects several models, including Nebula, PUR, Versatile, Edge, Cielo, Audrea, Lumina, Orion, and Novello Full and Queen Wall Beds. CPSC is urging consumers to stop using the products immediately after reports of bed crush injuries.
Those unsure if their bed needs reinstalling can request and receive a free inspection. Consumers are advised to use a professional installer if the bed requires reinstallation. Bestar will reimburse for the installation cost, which could range from $170 to $207 for Above-Top Shelf wall beds or $338 to $414 for Below-Top Shelf wall beds.
Consumers who cannot find a quote within that range are asked to contact Bestar for help in finding an installer. However, Bestar has said it will still reimburse consumers for “reasonable” reinstallation costs provided they can produce documentation.
Product Liability Issues
There is no question that these are dangerous products that could result in catastrophic or fatal injuries, regardless of the victims’ age. Product manufacturers have a responsibility to design and manufacture safe products for consumers. In this recall, a fatal bed-crush accident claimed the life of at least one person and injured 60 others in separate incidents.
It is also interesting to note that the manufacturer waited nearly three years after the woman’s death to recall these products. Product manufacturers are required to issue prompt recalls of faulty products and notify consumers promptly in order to prevent injuries and deaths.
Suppose you or a loved one has been injured using these or other products. In that case, you should contact an experienced lawyer specializing in consumer product defects to understand your legal rights and options better. Victims may be able to receive compensation for medical expenses and pain and suffering while families that lose loved ones may be able to seek compensation by filing a wrongful death lawsuit.
Source: https://www.npr.org/2022/04/08/1091752697/wall-beds-recall-amazon-costco-bestar
