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.
Recall
Number
04546
Date
2004-04-13
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Bunk Beds
Companies
Retailer(s)
Ethan Allen stores nationwide, from June 2003 through December 2003, for between $1,150 and $1,350.
Distributor(s)
Ethan Allen, of Danbury, Conn.
Country of manufacture
China
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.