CPSC2018-01-25
Rockler Recalls Murphy Bed Kits Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards (Recall Alert)
Impekk Montreal, of Canada
Hazard
The hardware kits used to secure the wooden wall enclosures to the wall studs do not provide sufficient bracing support, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using Murphy beds built using the recalled hardware kits, and contact Rockler for a free replacement repair kit with instructions. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Rockler stores nationwide, Rockler catalog and online at Rockler.com from January 2017 through October 2017 for between $300 and $400.
Affected count
About 2,300
Injuries reported
The firm has received five reports of the wooden wall enclosure falling from the wall, including one report of injury. The injury involved muscle strain and soreness to an adult.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Murphy Bed Hardware Kits
Consumer contact
Rockler at 800-260-9663 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.Rockler.com and click on Recalls at the top of the homepage for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Rockler-Recalls-Murphy-Bed-Kits-Due-to-TipOver-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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