CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.

In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2011/11796r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • May 5, 2011

Dorel Asia Recalls to Repair Bunk Beds Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards

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

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

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

Recall Details

Sold At
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.
Injuries
CPSC and Dorel Asia have received 23 reports of the side rails cracking or breaking, including seven reports of minor bruises or abrasions.
Manufacturer
Dorel Asia SRL, of Barbados
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
11214

Product Information

Product Name
Wooden bunk beds
Product Type
Bunk Beds
Number of Units
About 445,000 in the United States and 21,700 in Canada
Manufacturer Name
Dorel Asia SRL, of Barbados
Manufactured In
Vietnam

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 295-1980
Website www.dorelasia.com
Full Contact Information

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