Murphy beds sold at Wayfair recalled due to injury risk

Murphy beds recall overview: 

• Who: J Grubbs Designs recalled 12,275 Windsor Queen Xtrabed Mobile Murphy Beds. 
• Why: The beds can break when opened from the front and are also a tip-over risk.
• Where: The murphy beds recall is effective across the United States and Canada.

J Grubbs Designs issued a recall for 12,275 Windsor Queen Xtrabed Mobile Murphy Beds due to a risk of the beds breaking when opened from the front and a tip-over risk.

The outer case of the Murphy bed can break and fall when opening the bed from the front, posing an injury hazard. The beds can also tip over when not properly attached to a wall, causing an injury and entrapment risk, according to the recall.

J Grubbs Designs sold the beds for $1,500-$1,860 from Nov. 2016-April 2023 on wayfair.com in white, brown and gray colors. 

When in the closed and stored position, the Wayfair Murphy beds measure about 62 inches wide and 47 inches tall and have the appearance of drawers. When opened in the bed position, it measures about 62 inches wide and 82 inches long. 

Several injuries reported in relation to Murphy bed recall

J Grubbs Designs says it received 19 reports of the outer case breaking and falling, resulting in 11 injuries to shoulders, back, legs, knees or feet. The company received one report of a tip-over, resulting in bruising to the arm. 

The company is not facing legal action over the recall, but Top Class Actions follows recalls closely as they sometimes lead to class action lawsuits.

Customers should stop using the Murphy beds immediately and contact J Grubb Designs, a wholly owned subsidiary of SourceOne Ventures, to schedule a free home repair. Customers can also receive a full refund. J Grubbs Designs is contacting known purchasers directly.

Contact J Grubbs Designs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday-Friday at (800) 392-0090 or service@roomandloft.com.

Zipadee Kids issued a recall in August of about 7,450 Zipadee Montessori beds as they pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard.

Are you affected by the Murphy beds recall? Let us know in the comments. 

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