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Lea Industries recalls Covington and Hannah bunk beds with bookcases
- Starting date:
- June 4, 2014
- Posting date:
- June 4, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-39761
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Lea Industries
Affected products
Lea Bunk Beds with bookcases
Product description
This recall involves Lea Covington and Hannah Collections style bunk beds with bookcases.
They 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 has 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 |
Hazard identified
A vertical space is created when a bed with a bookcase is not assembled correctly. This results in an entrapment hazard.
Health Canada has not received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries top Canadians related to the use of these recalled beds.
Number sold
Approximately 26 affected beds were sold in Canada at various retailers.
Approximately 500 affected beds were sold in the United States at various retailers.
Time period sold
The affected products were sold in Canada from December 2011 until March 2014.
The affected products were sold in the United States from September 2011 until March 2014.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Vietnam.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Kaiser Furniture (Vietnam) Joint Stock Co.
Ben Cat District
VIET NAM
- Distributor
-
Lea Industries
High Point
North Carolina
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the lower bunk bed, and contact Lea Industries at 1-888-770-7116 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or via the Lea Furniture's website and click on “Safety” for more information.
Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.