Lea Panel, Loft and Bunk Beds
CPSC Recall #13-195 — May 21, 2013
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.