Dorel Asia Recalls Bunk Beds

Dorel Asia has issued a recall for approximately 445,000 wooden bunk beds in the United States.  The company is also recalling 21,700 bunk beds in Canada.  The beds have wooden side rails that run from the headboard to the footboard and hold the bunk bed’s mattress in place.  The rails can split and cause the bunk bed to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Dorel have received a total of 23 reports of the side rails cracking or breaking, including seven reports of minor bruises or abrasions.

Consumers should immediately stop using the beds as bunk beds.  The bunk beds were sold at Wal-Mart, Kmart and Target stores and online at the retailers’ individual Web sites from September 2004 through September 2009 for about $190.

The attorneys at Messa & Associates have successfully represented many victims of recalled products.  If you or a loved one has been seriously injured as a result of the recalled Dorel Asia bunk beds, please contact us at 1-877-MessaLaw.

Toyota Recalls 95,700 Vehicles over Cold Weather Braking Concern

Toyota has begun working with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to recall 95,700 vehicles with a brake issue that could lead to poor stopping at low temperatures. The recall involves 2009 and 2010 Toyota Corolla and Matrix models and 2008-2009 Scion xD models with the 1.8-liter engine, and only customers in 19 cold weather states are eligible for the recall.

Toyota says the problem may arise when condensed moisture from the positive crankcase ventilation port seeps into the brake system vacuum port and freezes. As ice accumulates, the brake vacuum port could plug up and "power assist to the brakes would gradually decrease and lead to lengthened vehicle stopping distances."

Owners of affected vehicles will soon receive a notice from Toyota, followed by instructions to take the vehicle to a Toyota dealership for no-cost repairs. Dealer technicians will install a newly designed intake air connector that relocates the brake system vacuum port, a one-hour procedure.

No other Lexus, Toyota, or Scion vehicles are involved. Customers with questions or concerns should contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331 or the Scion Customer Experience at 1-866-70SCION(707-2466).

Old Navy Toy Recall

Old Navy Stores recently recalled approximately 40,900 "stuffed creature toys" that have been distributed throughout U.S. and Canada. The stuffed toys, made in the U.S., come in a variety of styles, such as a rabbit, penguin and reindeer. They were sold at Old Navy Stores and on its Web Site from July through February. They have been recalled due to the 2 button eyes that could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.