Lea Panel, Loft and Bunk Beds

CPSC Recall #13-195 — May 21, 2013

Recall #13-195 Date: May 21, 2013 Remedy: Replace

Product

Lea Panel, Loft and Bunk Beds

Description

The side mattress support rails on panel, loft and bunk beds can break.

Hazard

The bed's side mattress support rails can break, posing a fall hazard.

Incidents / Injuries

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. 

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the beds and contact Lea Industries to receive free replacement side rails for the beds.

Units Affected

About 59,200 in the U.S. and 4,200 in Canada

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. 

Manufactured In

China and Vietnam

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Replace. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.