CPSC recall · Reported January 25, 2018
Rockler Recalls Murphy Bed Kits Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards (Recall Alert)
The hardware kits used to secure the wooden wall enclosures to the wall studs do not provide sufficient bracing support, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can re…
Rockler Companies Inc., of Medina, Minn. recalled This recall involves all I-Semble vertical and horizontal Murphy Bed hardware kits. The k….
Rockler Recalls Murphy Bed Kits Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards (Recall Alert) was recalled by Rockler Companies Inc., of Medina, Minn. in January 25, 2018. Reason: The hardware kits used to secure the wooden wall enclosures to the wall studs do not provide sufficient braci…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using Murphy beds built using the recalled hardware kit…. Verify recall #18717 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Rockler Companies Inc., of Medina, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The hardware kits used to secure the wooden wall enclosures to the wall studs do not provide sufficient braci….
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- agency class
- January 25, 2018
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18717 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.
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Product description
This recall involves all I-Semble vertical and horizontal Murphy Bed hardware kits. The kits are used to assemble fold down beds and were sold in three sizes: twin, full and queen.The model numbers for the I-Semble vertical-mount Murphy bed hardware kit with mattress platform are: twin size, model #54877, full size, model #55991 and queen size, model #54386. The I-Semble horizontal-mount Murphy bed hardware kit with mattress platform twin size, model #50479, full size, model #53155 and queen size, model #58262 . They include a metal bed frame with wood slats for the mattress platform, a metal leg to support the foot of the mattress platform, mounting brackets to attach the metal bed frame to the wooden enclosure built by consumers, wall brackets to secure the wood enclosure to wall studs, and associated screws and bolts.
Reason for recall
The hardware kits used to secure the wooden wall enclosures to the wall studs do not provide sufficient bracing support, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using Murphy beds built using the recalled hardware kits, and contact Rockler for a free replacement repair kit with instructions. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18717 |
| Date reported | January 25, 2018 |
| Date initiated | January 25, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Rockler Companies Inc., of Medina, Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 2,300 |
| 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 immediately stop using Murphy beds built using the recalled hardware kits, and contact Rockler for a free replac…
- Check the recall number (18717) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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