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09.06.08

Bunk Beds Declared Dangerous!

Broken toes, bloody noses and ceiling fan entanglement are the stuff of nightmares for all ages, report concludes

By Laura Allen Posted 06.04.2008 at 10:55 am 5 Comments

Clamber down a bunk bed ladder in the black of night at your own risk, says a large new study of the double-decker berths: falls, head entrapment, strangulation, and even ceiling fan entanglement may await.

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