CPSC2014-06-04
Lea Industries Recalls Bunk Beds with Bookcases Due to Risk of Entrapment (Recall Alert)
Lea Industries, of High Point, N.C.
Hazard
The bunk bed can be assembled incorrectly, creating a space that exceeds the 1.88 inches allowed by the industry standard, posing an entrapment hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately check to see if they have the recalled bunk beds and then contact Lea Industries to determine if the bed is misassembled. A professional installer can be dispatched to raise the position of the bottom bunk bed and install new brackets on the bookcase. Lea Industries is contacting known customers directly.
Sold at
Furnitureland South and other furniture stores nationwide and online at Hayneedle.com from September 2011 until March 2014 for about $1,700.
Affected count
About 500
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Vietnam
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Lea Covington and Hannah Collection Bunk Beds
Consumer contact
Lea Industries toll-free at (888) 770-7116 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.leafurniture.com and click on "Safety" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Lea-Industries-Recalls-Bunk-Beds-with-BookcasesDon't want to check this manually?
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