Beds Collapsing: Consumer Product Safety Commission Warns Parents About Recall
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I can’t tell you the number of times I jumped on a bed when I was a kid. My kids had bunk beds for a while, and climbed on that thing like they were at a playground. If you or your kids have bunk beds this may be something you need to check out.
Apparently, there have been several bunk beds collapsing across the country.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning Walker Edison Furniture bunk beds are being recalled. These beds have been sold at Walmart, Home Depot, Overstock.com, Wayfair, Amazon, and many other stores and retailers. The bunk beds are being recalled because their slats are breaking causing the top mattress and slats to come crashing down onto the bottom bed.
Walker Edison Furniture has received multiple reports and complaints about their beds collapsing.
Initially, it was thought that the beds were not built properly, and consumers weren’t following the instructions correctly.
There is a specific way to install slats properly:
The first thing is to lay the slats across the bed frame rails, and make sure they are evenly spaced and parallel to each other. Then you need to secure the slats to the bed frame with screws or bolts. Holes are pre-drilled in the slats to make it easier to attach them. You always want to check to make sure the slats are securely attached and won’t wobble or move around when you put weight on them. Then make any necessary adjustments or tighten any loose screws. Repeat the process for the top bunk. If you’re not confident in your carpentry skills, it’s suggested that you seek the assistance of a professional or someone with experience in building bunk beds.
However, in this case, it seems as though the wooden slats are not up to standards to support the normal weight of a mattress and a human being.
Walker Edison wants you to contact them for a free repair kit. For more information check here.
Be Kind to Animals Week Spawns 3 Heartwarming Cat Stories
I don’t have any pets right now, although I have had dogs, cats, ferrets, hamsters, fish, lizards, rabbits, guinea pigs, and more over the course of my life. I think dogs are my favorite, but I also love cats and am not interested in debating which is “better.” I am, however, as everyone should be, an advocate for the proper and kind treatment of all animals.
Last week American Humane celebrated the oldest commemorative week in United States history. It was the 108th “Be Kind to Animals Week.” Animal lovers of all ages get together on this day to help make the world a better place for animals.
American Humane CEO Robin Ganzert said, “The commemorative week provides people with the opportunity to contemplate the bigger picture of how their actions impact all the amazing creatures we share with our planet. And hopefully this week and every week we can celebrate kindness, compassion, and love for our animal friends.” To help make a difference American Humane asks people to take a pledge to improve the lives of animals year-round.To take the pledge go to AmericanHuman.org/BeKind.
Coincidentally, there were a few heartwarming stories that we learned about during “Be Kind to Animals Week.” Here are three that will make you smile.
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