CPSC2004-04-13
CPSC, Ethan Allen Announce Recall of Bunk Beds
Ethan Allen, of Danbury, Conn.
Hazard
A metal "j" hook on the guardrails can become dislodged, allowing the guardrail to slide or move out of position. This can allow the guardrail to detach from the bunk bed or allow the occupant to roll off the top bunk.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the top bunk if a "j" hook has become dislodged. Ethan Allen is directly notifying consumers who purchased these bunk beds about the recall and is providing free repair kits. Guardrails will be shipped to consumers with these recalled bunk beds on or about May 20, 2004.
Sold at
Ethan Allen stores nationwide, from June 2003 through December 2003, for between $1,150 and $1,350.
Affected count
About 2,000
Injuries reported
Ethan Allen is aware of 22 incidents where a "j" hook became dislodged. Ethan Allen is not aware of any incidents or injuries caused by a dislodged "j" hook.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Bunk Beds
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Ethan Allen at (888) 339-9398 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can contact Ethan Allen on their website at www.ethanallen.com or email the firm at bunkbedinfo@ethanalleninc.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Ethan-Allen-Announce-Recall-of-Bunk-BedsDon't want to check this manually?
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