CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Ethan Allen Announce Recall of Bunk Beds
Published: April 13, 2004Recall ID: 04546Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A metal "j" hook on the guardrails can become dislodged, allowing the guardrail to slide or move out of position. This can allow the guardrail to detach from the bunk bed or allow the occupant to roll off the top bunk.
Product Description & Identification
The top bunk guardrails on Ethan Allen Ryan and P.J. Bunk Beds have item numbers 35-5659-4, 36-5659-3 or 36-5659-4. Item numbers can be found on the inside of the bottom bunk headboard or footboard. The "j" hooks were incorporated into the guardrails of bunk beds as a locking/unlocking device. When unlocked and out of position, the guardrail can be removed for easy access to change bed linen.
Affected Products
Bunk Beds
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Ethan-Allen-Announce-Recall-of-Bunk-Beds |
| Title | CPSC, Ethan Allen Announce Recall of Bunk Beds |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/bunk-1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled bunk bed |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/bunk-2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled bunk bed |
| Hazards › Name | A metal "j" hook on the guardrails can become dislodged, allowing the guardrail to slide or move out of position. This can allow the guardrail to detach from the bunk bed or allow the occupant to roll off the top bunk. |
| Injuries › Name | Ethan Allen is aware of 22 incidents where a "j" hook became dislodged. Ethan Allen is not aware of any incidents or injuries caused by a dislodged "j" hook. |
| Products › Name | Bunk Beds |
| Products › Type | Bunk Beds |
| Products › Category I D | 1868 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,000 |
| Recall I D | 2745 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the top bunk if a "j" hook has become dislodged. Ethan Allen is directly notifying consumers who purchased these bunk beds about the recall and is providing free repair kits. Guardrails will be shipped to consumers with these recalled bunk beds on or about May 20, 2004. |
| Retailers › Name | Ethan Allen stores nationwide, from June 2003 through December 2003, for between $1,150 and $1,350. |
| Recall Date | 2004-04-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | The top bunk guardrails on Ethan Allen Ryan and P.J. Bunk Beds have item numbers 35-5659-4, 36-5659-3 or 36-5659-4. Item numbers can be found on the inside of the bottom bunk headboard or footboard. The "j" hooks were incorporated into the guardrails of bunk beds as a locking/unlocking device. When unlocked and out of position, the guardrail can be removed for easy access to change bed linen. |
| Distributors › Name | Ethan Allen, of Danbury, Conn. |
| Recall Number | 04546 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Ethan Allen at (888) 339-9398 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can contact Ethan Allen on their website at www.ethanallen.com or email the firm at bunkbedinfo@ethanalleninc.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-04-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |