Lea Industries Panel, Loft and Bunk Beds
Details: 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 are available at
Why: The bed’s side mattress support rails can break, posing a fall hazard.
Incidents: 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, Wis., 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.
How many: About 59,200 in the U.S.
For more: Lea Industries, 888-770-7116, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or online at leaindustries.com and click on Recall for more information.
Kubota ZG100 Series Zero Turn riding mowers
Details: Orange-colored Kubota ZG100 Series Zero Turn riding mowers with the following model and serial numbers: Model ZG124E with serial numbers between 10002 and 12179, Model ZG123S with serial numbers between 10002 and 12505, Model ZG127E with serial numbers between 10002 and 11574 and Model ZG127S with serial numbers between 10003 and 12959. Kubota is printed on the front of the mower and on the side. The model and serial numbers are printed on the data plate on the left part of the frame near the operator’s foot area.
Why: The fuel tank’s pressure relief valve can malfunction, causing the tank to expand and rub against the transmission drive belt and drive cooling fan. This can wear a hole in the fuel tank and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents: The firm has received 56 reports of mowers’ fuel tanks leaking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
How many: About 8,600
For more: Kubota at 800-752-0290; from 9:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, or online at kubota.com and click on Safety for more information.
