Zinus Recalls SmartBase Euro Slats Metal Platform Bed Frames Due to Injury Hazard

The bedframe assembly kit did not include reinforcing brackets for installation on the corners of the frame, which could lead to the frame collapsing, posing an injury hazard.

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Zinus at 800-613-1225 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday or email at [email protected], online at www.zinus.com/requestkit or www.zinus.com and click “SmartBase Euro Slats Bed Frame Recall” under the “Support” tab for more information.

This recall involves certain models of Zinus SmartBase Euro Slats metal mattress platform bed frames. The recalled bedframes have a black metal frame and measure 14 inches high and were sold in twin, full, queen and king sizes. The model codes OLB-MESB-T, OLB-MESB-F, OLB-MESB-Q and OLB-MESB-K can be found on purchase invoice or box; the last letter in each model code indicates the size.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled metal bed frames and contact Zinus to obtain a free repair kit consisting of reinforcing brackets to be installed on the corners of the base, an appropriate tool and hardware, and both printed and video instructions (available at www.zinus.com/requestkit).

The firm has received 14 reports of the bed frame collapsing including one report of an unspecified injury.

Zinus, Inc., of Tracy, California

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The backrest and legs can crack and break off when a consumer is seated in the chair, posing a fall hazard.

When the chair is reclined and weight is applied to the chair back while returning to the upright position, the metal power mechanism assembly can bend, and cause the chair back to detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

The legs can break or detach from the recalled bench when a consumer is seated on the bench, posing a fall hazard.

The power loveseats, sofas, and recliners’ cupholder with LED lighting can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

The recalled mirrors can detach from the frame, causing the mirror to fall, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

The candle’s jar can crack or break during use, posing laceration and burn hazards.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.

Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.