CPSC, Ethan Allen Announce Recall of Bunk Beds

A metal "j" hook on the guardrails can become dislodged, allowing the guardrail to slide or move out of position. This can allow the guardrail to detach from the bunk bed or allow…

Recall #: 04546
Affected scope: About 2,000

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Ethan Allen, of Danbury, Conn. recalled The top bunk guardrails on Ethan Allen Ryan and P.J. Bunk Beds have item numbers 35-5659-….

CPSC, Ethan Allen Announce Recall of Bunk Beds was recalled by Ethan Allen, of Danbury, Conn. in April 13, 2004. Reason: A metal "j" hook on the guardrails can become dislodged, allowing the guardrail to slide or move out of posit…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the top bunk if a "j" hook has become dislodged. Ethan Allen …. Verify recall #04546 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Ethan Allen, of Danbury, Conn. issued this CPSC recall-A metal "j" hook on the guardrails can become dislodged, allowing the guardrail to slide or move out of posit….

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agency class: April 13, 2004
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04546 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The top bunk guardrails on Ethan Allen Ryan and P.J. Bunk Beds have item numbers 35-5659-4, 36-5659-3 or 36-5659-4. Item numbers can be found on the inside of the bottom bunk headboard or footboard. The "j" hooks were incorporated into the guardrails of bunk beds as a locking/unlocking device. When unlocked and out of position, the guardrail can be removed for easy access to change bed linen.

Reason for recall

A metal "j" hook on the guardrails can become dislodged, allowing the guardrail to slide or move out of position. This can allow the guardrail to detach from the bunk bed or allow the occupant to roll off the top bunk.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the top bunk if a "j" hook has become dislodged. Ethan Allen is directly notifying consumers who purchased these bunk beds about the recall and is providing free repair kits. Guardrails will be shipped to consumers with these recalled bunk beds on or about May 20, 2004.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	04546
Date reported	April 13, 2004
Date initiated	April 13, 2004
Recalling firm	Ethan Allen, of Danbury, Conn.
Affected scope	About 2,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the top bunk if a "j" hook has become dislodged. Ethan Allen is directly notifying consumers who purc…

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