The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·04546·Announced 2004-04-13

Ethan Allen Recalls Bunk Beds Due to Guardrail Hook Defect

Ethan Allen is recalling about 2,000 bunk beds because a metal hook on the guardrails can become dislodged, allowing the guardrail to detach or move.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fall from bunk bed) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Ethan Allen is recalling approximately 2,000 Ryan and P.J. Bunk Beds sold nationwide from June 2003 through December 2003. The recall addresses a defect in the top bunk guardrails where a metal "j" hook used as a locking device can become dislodged. When the hook is out of position, the guardrail can slide, move, or detach from the bed frame.

The company is aware of 22 incidents where the hook became dislodged but reports no injuries or illnesses resulting from the defect. The affected beds were sold at Ethan Allen stores for between $1,150 and $1,350. Item numbers for the recalled units are 35-5659-4, 36-5659-3, or 36-5659-4, which can be found on the inside of the bottom bunk headboard or footboard.

Consumers should stop using the top bunk if the "j" hook has become dislodged. Ethan Allen is directly notifying purchasers and providing free repair kits, with replacement guardrails shipped on or about May 20, 2004. For more information, consumers can contact Ethan Allen at (888) 339-9398 or visit their website.

The recalled product

Product
Bunk Beds
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
2,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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