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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

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Ethan-Allen-Announce-Recall-of-Bunk-Beds
TitleCPSC, Ethan Allen Announce Recall of Bunk Beds
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/bunk-1.jpg
Images › 1 › CaptionRecalled bunk bed
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/bunk-2.jpg
Images › 2 › CaptionRecalled bunk bed
Hazards › NameA 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 › NameEthan 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 › NameBunk Beds
Products › TypeBunk Beds
Products › Category I D1868
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 2,000
Recall I D2745
Remedies › NameConsumers 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 › NameEthan Allen stores nationwide, from June 2003 through December 2003, for between $1,150 and $1,350.
Recall Date2004-04-13T00:00:00
DescriptionThe 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 › NameEthan Allen, of Danbury, Conn.
Recall Number04546
Consumer ContactFor 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 Date2025-04-08T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina