Recall: Lea Industries Recalls Bunk Beds with Bookcases Due to Risk of Entrapment (Recall Alert)
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
Name of product: Lea Covington and Hannah Collection Bunk Beds
Units: About 500
Hazard: 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.
Recall date: June 04, 2014
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Sold At: Furnitureland South and other furniture stores nationwide and online at Hayneedle.com from September 2011 until March 2014 for about $1,700.
Importers: Lea Industries, of High Point, N.C.
Manufactured in: Vietnam
Consumer contact: Lea Industries toll-free at (888) 770-7116 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.leafurniture.com and click on "Safety" for more information.
Recall number: 14-735