CPSC2013-05-21
Lea Industries Recalls Children’s Beds Due to Fall Hazard
Lea Industries, High Point, N.C.
Hazard
The bed's side mattress support rails can break, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the beds and contact Lea Industries to receive free replacement side rails for the beds.
Sold at
Direct Buy stores and furniture stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com and various other websites from August 2008 through March 2013 for between $400 and $3,000.
Affected count
About 59,200 in the U.S. and 4,200 in Canada
Injuries reported
There have been 22 reports of incidents involving the recalled beds in the U.S. since 2009 and one in Canada. Two injuries were reported. In a 2009 incident in Madison, Wisconsin, an 11-year-old girl was placing a fitted sheet on the top bunk when the child, mattress and bed supports collapsed on her 6-year-old sister in the bed below. The 6 year old was treated at a hospital emergency department for a head injury involving a cut to her face.
Manufactured in
China, Vietnam
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Lea Panel, Loft and Bunk Beds
Consumer contact
Lea Industries; toll-free at (888) 770-7116, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.leaindustries.com and click on Recall for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Lea-Industries-Recalls-Childrens-BedsDon't want to check this manually?
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