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Product recall · CPSCMay 5, 2011Serious
Dorel Asia to Repair Bunk Beds Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards
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What’s wrong
The wooden side rails that run from the headboard to the footboard and hold the bunk bed's mattress in place can split and cause the bunk bed to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately contact Dorel Asia to receive a free repair kit. Until consumers obtain and install the repair kit, consumers should take down the bunk beds and only use them as separate twin beds.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Dorel Asia at (800) 295-1980 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.dorelasia.com
The product
The model number, date of manufacture, "Made in Vietnam" and the firm's phone number are printed on a white label located on one of the bunk bed rails. Some of the labels include the name "Dorel Asia SRL." Only the following models, colors and manufacturing date ranges are included in this recall to repair: Model Number Color Manufacture Date Range TG2070 (242/07/1472) Espresso 07-2008 to 12-2008 TG2070-1CE (249/13/0024) Espresso 08-2008 to 12-2008 TG2070W (242/07/1468) White 06-2008 to 11-2008 WM1848 Pine 08-2006 to 07-2007 WM1848R Pine 07-2007 to 12-2007 WM1848R2 Pine 01-2008 to 02-2009 WM1848R2DC Pine 07-2008 to 03-2009 DA1026W White 07-2004 to 01-2008 DA1026RW White 03-2008 to 03-2009 DA1026P Pine 08-2004 to 01-2008 DA1026RP Pine 03-2008 to 03-2009
Details
- Units affected
- About 445,000 in the United States and 21,700 in Canada
- Recall date
- May 5, 2011
- Brand
- Dorel Asia SRL, of Barbados
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- CPSC and Dorel Asia have received 23 reports of the side rails cracking or breaking, including seven reports of minor bruises or abrasions.
Walmart, Kmart and Target stores and online at www.walmart.com, www.kmart.com and www.target.com from September 2004 through September 2009 for about $190.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Dorel Asia Recalls to Repair Bunk Beds Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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