Bayside Youth Bed Recall Lawyer

In July 2008, over 9,300 Chinese-made youth beds were recalled because a toy chest that is attached to these beds can entrap children. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the lid supports on the toy chests do not work properly and can close too quickly.

Two youth beds imported by Bayside Furnishings (a division of Whalen) of San Diego, California are involved in the recall — the Pirates of the Caribbean Twin Trundle Bed and the LaJolla Boat Bed. Both beds were sold at Costco and retail furniture stores nationwide from January 2006 to May 2008. The pre-assembled beds, which sold for between $700 and $1,400, have the toy chests, which are designed in the shape of a boat's "bow", attached as footboards.

The reason for the recall is that young children could be entrapped or strangled because the lid support on these toy chests can fail to prevent the lid from closing too quickly. A 22-month-old boy in Roseville, California was strangled to death when the lid of a chest fell on the back of his head and entrapped his neck on the edge of the chest.

Parents and caregivers should immediately stop children from using the toy chests. Consumers may contact Bayside for more information and for instructions on receiving a free repair kit with replacement lid supports.

Bayside can be reached at (877) 494-2536. One may also register online to receive the repair kit at www.baysidefurnishings.com.