Lea Industries Recalls Bunk Beds with Bookcases Due to Risk of Entrapment (Recall Alert)

Lea Covington and Hannah Collection Bunk Beds

Date of Recall

2014-06-04

CPSC Release Number

14-735

Manufactured In

Vietnam

Units

About 500

Importer

Lea Industries, of High Point, N.C.

Sold By

Furnitureland South and other furniture stores nationwide and online at Hayneedle.com from September 2011 until March 2014 for about $1,700.

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported.

Description

This recall involves Lea Covington and Hannah Collections style bunk beds with bookcases. The beds were sold in twin over twin and full over full sizes with accessories including a bookcase. The Covington Collection has a cherry finish and the Hannah Collection, a white finish. The Lea name and model information is printed on a label attached to the backside of the headboard on the bottom bunk and on the back of the bookcase.

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.

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.

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