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

Reported: June 4, 2014 Initiated: June 4, 2014 #14735

Product 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. The Covington Collection The Hannah Collection 145-976 twin over twin 147-976 twin over twin 145-986 full over full 147-986 full over full 145-900 bookcase 147-900 bookcase

Reason for Recall

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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. The Covington Collection The Hannah Collection 145-976 twin over twin 147-976 twin over twin 145-986 full over full 147-986 full over full 145-900 bookcase 147-900 bookcase. Units affected: About 500.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 4, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 14735.