Safety


Lea Industries Recalls Children’s Beds Due to Fall Hazard


U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recall

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product, which is being recalled voluntarily, unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.


Recall Date
May 21, 2013


Recall Number
13-195


Recall Summary


Name of product:
Lea Panel, Loft and Bunk Beds


Hazard:
The bed’s side mattress support rails can break, posing a fall hazard.


Remedy:
Replace


Consumer Contact
Lea Industries; toll-free at (888) 770-7116, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.leaindustries.com and click on Recall for more information.


Recall Details

Units
About 59,200 in the U.S. and 4,200 in Canada


Description
This recall involves the side rails on 34 different Lea children’s bed collections, including loft, bunk and panel styles in twin, full and queen sizes. The wooden beds were sold in various wood finishes and paint colors, including black or white. The beds have two side mattress support rails connecting the headboard to the footboard and slats or a Bunkie board to support the mattress. Item numbers and purchase order numbers included in this recall are listed below. The date code, rail item number and purchase order number are located on a white label on the inside of one of the side rails. Date codes between August 2008 and March 2013, shown as 8-2008 through 3-2013, are included in this recall. Platform beds manufactured since 2010 are not included in this recall. Recalled bed names, item numbers and purchase order numbers include:


Item Number on Bed Rail Bed Collection Name Purchase Order Numbers
012-023, 012-024 Haley IM92784 through IM94038 for all beds, except platform beds made since 2010
060-099, 060-975 Sponge Bob Surf Club
070-099 Lea Elite Zoe
 
085-076 Home Town
 
134-099 Lea Elite Boutique
139-076, 139-099 Lea Elite Logan County
145-076, 145-099 Lea Elite Covington
147-076, 147-099 Lea Elite Hannah
148-076, 148-097, 148-099149-076, 149-097, 149-099
Lea Elite Retreat
 
203-091, 203-094, 203-097 Jessica McClintock
207-963C, 207-963W Bunks and Lofts
207-965C, 207-965W Bunks and Lofts
228-091, 228-094, 228-097 Jessica McClintock-Cherry
237-076, 237-097, 237-099 Americana
 
302-076, 302-09C Jackson Creek
342-064N, 342-076N My Place-Maple
343-064N, 343-076N The Getaway-White
 
505-09L Elation
590-076, 590-076B, 590-076C, 590-076M, 590-076W, 590-088B, 590-088C, 590-088M, 590-088W My Style
 
606-091 Emma’s Treasures
618-076, 618-975 Austin
625-076 Deer Run
 
711-076, 711-091, 711-097 Freetime
 
816-076, 816-091, 816-094, 816-097, 816-975 Lea Elite Classics
826-076, 826-091, 826-094, 826-097, 826-975 Lea Elite Crossover
846-091, 846-094, 846-097 Lea Elite Rhapsody
856-076, 856-091, 856-094, 856-097, 856-923, 856-924 Lea Elite Expressions
876-076, 876-091, 876-094, 876-097, 876-923, 876-924 Lea Elite Reflections
 
906-076, 906-975 Dillon
917-024 Midtown
950-099, 950-939 Nick and Funtime
960-097, 960-099, 960-923, 960-924 Tweennick
970-091, 970-094 Teennick


Incidents/Injuries
There have been 22 reports of incidents involving the recalled beds in the U.S. since 2009 and one in Canada. Two injuries were reported. In a 2009 incident in Madison, Wisconsin, an 11-year-old girl was placing a fitted sheet on the top bunk when the child, mattress and bed supports collapsed on her 6-year-old sister in the bed below. The 6 year old was treated at a hospital emergency department for a head injury involving a cut to her face.


Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the beds and contact Lea Industries to receive free replacement side rails for the beds.


Sold at
Direct Buy stores and furniture stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and various other websites from August 2008 through March 2013 for between $400 and $3,000.


Importer
Lea Industries, High Point, N.C.


Manufacturing in
China and Vietnam


Photos are available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Lea-Industries-Recalls-Childrens-Beds/


Notes
Health Canada's press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2013/29293r-eng.php


The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov.


CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $900 billion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals – contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.


Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly-announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.


To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury go online to www.SaferProducts.gov or call CPSC’s Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054 for the hearing impaired. Consumers can obtain news release and recall information at www.cpsc.gov, on Twitter @OnSafety or by subscribing to CPSC’s free e-mail newsletters.


CPSC Consumer Information Hotline
Contact us at this toll-free number if you have questions about a recall:
800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054)
Times: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET; Messages can be left anytime
Call to get product safety and other agency information and to report unsafe products.


Media Contact
Please use the phone numbers below for all media requests.
Phone: (301) 504-7908
Spanish: (301) 504-7800


Firm’s Media Contact: Kathy Liebmann
Phone: (734) 241-2438




Lea Industries recalls Lea Night Stands (Health Canada)


Starting date: August 7, 2014
Posting date: August 7, 2014
Type of communication: Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory: Household Items
Source of recall: Health Canada
Issue: Product Safety
Audience: General Public
Identification number: RA-39713

Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Lea Industries


Affected products
Lea Night Stands


Product description

This recall involves Lea Willow Run and Americana Night stands as follows:


Model NameDescriptionItem Number
Americana Night StandMedium Oak finish237-420
Willow Run Drawer Night StandToffee finish244-421
Willow Run Drawer Night StandWhite finish245-421

The night stands are marked with permanent labels on the back reflecting the importer's name and address, as well as the item numbers. They have two drawers and a halogen lamp on the underside of the bottom panel.


Hazard identified
The 20-watt halogen night lamp on the bottom of the night stand can generate sufficient heat to scorch the carpet underneath it.

Lea has received one report from Canada of the light scorching the carpet under the night stand.

Health Canada has not received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these night stands.


Number sold
Approximately 20 units were sold in Canada at various retailers.
Approximately 479 units were sold in the United States at various retailers.


Time period sold
The affected products were sold in Canada and the United States from March 2013 to April 2014.


Place of origin
Manufactured in Vietnam.


Companies


Manufacturer:
Shingmark Enterprises Col Ltd.
Trang Bom District
TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA


Distributor
Lea Industries
High Point
North Carolina
UNITED STATES


What you should do
Consumers should immediately unplug the night stand and not use the light until it is repaired. Consumers may contact Lea Furniture at 1-888-770-7116 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET (Monday to Friday) or via the Lea Lazboy's website, for more information and to arrange for the repair.


Read the full Health Canada announcement here.





Lea Industries Recalls Bunk Beds with Bookcases Due to Risk of Entrapment (Recall Alert)


Read the full recall alert. Downloadable PDF is available here.


Download approved Frequently Asked Questions here.
Download the Healthy Canadians Alert here.




Other Safety Items


For a step-by-step video guide on replacing your Lea bed rails, please see our videos on YouTube.

BUNK BED:


LOFT BED:


DROP TEST:


BUNK BED & LOFT BED DESIGNS ARE TESTED & INDEPENDENTLY CERTIFIED TO MEET ALL REQUIREMENTS OF ASTM F-1427 STANDARD CONSUMER SAFETY SPECIFICATION FOR BUNK BEDS & THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS 1213 & 1513.


Lead free child safe finishes that meet all US Safety requirements.


Slat roll mattress support systems provide mattress support without the need for a boxspring or a bunkie board and come standard with all Nick Collection beds. Each slat fastens with a screw providing additional strength and structural integrity to the beds.


Anti-tip over restraint kits that will secure the case to the wall to prevent cases from tipping over are included with all cases 30" tall or taller.


All beds feature metal connectors for strength and lasting durability and to prevent unintentional rail detachment.





Lea Industries Recalls Lighted Night Stands Due to Burn Hazard
Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.


Recall Summary


Name of product:
Lea lighted night stands


Hazard:
The light fixture under the night stand can overheat and scorch carpet, posing a burn hazard.



Units
About 500 in the United States and 20 in Canada


Recalled Lea 244-421 Willow Run NightstandDescription
This recall involves lighted night stands sold in three different styles and finishes. The night stands are made of wood, have two drawers, a power strip on the back panel and a 20 watt halogen bulb on the underside of the bottom panel. Recalled models include: 244-421 Willow Run in a toffee finish, 245-421 Willow Run in a white finish and 237-420 Americana in a medium oak finish. They measure about 22 inches wide, 16 inches deep and 27 inches high. "Lea" and the model number are printed on a label on the back of the night stands. There are two touch buttons on either side of the side panels which operate the nightstand's lamp.

Incidents/Injuries
The firm has received three reports of the lighting fixtures underneath the night stands overheating and scorching carpets. No injuries have been reported.


Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug the night stand light from the outlet and contact Lea Industries to arrange for a free repair and a $50 gift card. Only night stands with a light fixture are included in this recall.


Sold at
Furnitureland South and other major furniture stores nationwide and online at Hayneedle.com and others from March 2013 through April 2014 for about $350.


Importer
Lea Industries, of High Point, N.C.


Manufactured in
Vietnam


Read the full announcement here.




Lea Industries recalls Lea Night Stands (Health Canada)


Starting date: August 7, 2014
Posting date: August 7, 2014
Type of communication: Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory: Household Items
Source of recall: Health Canada
Issue: Product Safety
Audience: General Public
Identification number: RA-39713

Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Lea Industries


Affected products
Lea Night Stands


Product description

This recall involves Lea Willow Run and Americana Night stands as follows:


Model NameDescriptionItem Number
Americana Night StandMedium Oak finish237-420
Willow Run Drawer Night StandToffee finish244-421
Willow Run Drawer Night StandWhite finish245-421

The night stands are marked with permanent labels on the back reflecting the importer's name and address, as well as the item numbers. They have two drawers and a halogen lamp on the underside of the bottom panel.


Hazard identified
The 20-watt halogen night lamp on the bottom of the night stand can generate sufficient heat to scorch the carpet underneath it.

Lea has received one report from Canada of the light scorching the carpet under the night stand.

Health Canada has not received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these night stands.


Number sold
Approximately 20 units were sold in Canada at various retailers.
Approximately 479 units were sold in the United States at various retailers.


Time period sold
The affected products were sold in Canada and the United States from March 2013 to April 2014.


Place of origin
Manufactured in Vietnam.


Companies


Manufacturer:
Shingmark Enterprises Col Ltd.
Trang Bom District
TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA


Distributor
Lea Industries
High Point
North Carolina
UNITED STATES


What you should do
Consumers should immediately unplug the night stand and not use the light until it is repaired. Consumers may contact Lea Furniture at 1-888-770-7116 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET (Monday to Friday) or via the Lea Lazboy's website, for more information and to arrange for the repair.


Read the full Health Canada announcement here.





Lea Industries Recalls Bunk Beds with Bookcases Due to Risk of Entrapment (Recall Alert)


Read the full recall alert. Downloadable PDF is available here.


Download approved Frequently Asked Questions here.
Download the Healthy Canadians Alert here.




Other Safety Items


For a step-by-step video guide on replacing your Lea bed rails, please see our videos on YouTube.

BUNK BED:


LOFT BED:


DROP TEST:


BUNK BED & LOFT BED DESIGNS ARE TESTED & INDEPENDENTLY CERTIFIED TO MEET ALL REQUIREMENTS OF ASTM F-1427 STANDARD CONSUMER SAFETY SPECIFICATION FOR BUNK BEDS & THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS 1213 & 1513.


Lead free child safe finishes that meet all US Safety requirements.


Slat roll mattress support systems provide mattress support without the need for a boxspring or a bunkie board and come standard with all Nick Collection beds. Each slat fastens with a screw providing additional strength and structural integrity to the beds.


Anti-tip over restraint kits that will secure the case to the wall to prevent cases from tipping over are included with all cases 30" tall or taller.


All beds feature metal connectors for strength and lasting durability and to prevent unintentional rail detachment.