CPSC recall 18-717, announced January 25, 2018, covers Impekk Montreal Murphy Bed Hardware Kits (about 2,300 units). The hardware kits used to secure the wooden wall enclosures to the wall studs do not provide sufficient bracing support, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children. The notice cites 5 incident reports and 1 injury. Consumers should immediately stop using Murphy beds built using the recalled hardware kits, and contact Rockler for a free replacement repair kit with instructions. Recall contact: call 800-260-9663, or go to www.Rockler.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
This recall involves all I-Semble vertical and horizontal Murphy Bed hardware kits. The kits are used to assemble fold down beds and were sold in three sizes: twin, full and queen.The model numbers for the I-Semble vertical-mount Murphy bed hardware kit with mattress platform are: twin size, model #54877, full size, model #55991 and queen size, model #54386. The I-Semble horizontal-mount Murphy bed hardware kit with mattress platform twin size, model #50479, full size, model #53155 and queen size, model #58262 . They include a metal bed frame with wood slats for the mattress platform, a metal leg to support the foot of the mattress platform, mounting brackets to attach the metal bed frame to the wooden enclosure built by consumers, wall brackets to secure the wood enclosure to wall studs, and associated screws and bolts.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- January 2017 through October 2017
- Price paid
- $300 to $400
Why it was recalled
The hardware kits used to secure the wooden wall enclosures to the wall studs do not provide sufficient bracing support, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received five reports of the wooden wall enclosure falling from the wall, including one report of injury. The injury involved muscle strain and soreness to an adult.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using Murphy beds built using the recalled hardware kits, and contact Rockler for a free replacement repair kit with instructions. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 800-260-9663, or go to www.Rockler.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a replacement. The notice says the remedy is free. It also says the firm is contacting known buyers directly.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Impekk Montreal
- Product type
- Beds
- Recall number
- 18-717
- Units
- About 2,300
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Rockler stores nationwide, Rockler catalog and online at Rockler.com from January 2017 through October 2017 for between $300 and $400.
- Importer
- Impekk Montreal, of Canada
- Distributor
- Rockler Companies Inc., of Medina, Minn.
This recall in context
Compared with the 116 bed recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 2,300 units: the 49th-largest of 82 bed recalls that state a unit count. The median is 3,250 units.
- Hazard
- Entrapment: named in 42 of 116 bed recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Remedy
- Replacement: offered in 17 of 116 bed recalls. The most common is repair (31).
- Time on sale
- 10 months. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Rockler at 800-260-9663 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.Rockler.com and click on Recalls at the top of the homepage for more information.
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