Dorel Asia Recalls to Repair Bunk Beds Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards
Recall 11214 · May 5, 2011 · Dorel Asia
445,000
units affected
445,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11214
- Date
- May 5, 2011
- Company
- Dorel Asia
- Units affected
- 445,000
- Product
- Wooden bunk beds
- Product type
- Bunk Beds
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
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
What can happen
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 fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- 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.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled wooden bunk beds?
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.
What is the hazard?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.