In recent years, hundreds of thousands of Murphy beds have been recalled after more than 120 people were injured or crushed by beds that fell off the wall or broke unexpectedly.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Murphy bed (or “wall bed”) induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been injured by a Murphy bed that fell off the wall unexpectedly, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
UPDATE: Portable Murphy Beds Recalled After 11 People Injured
In December 2023, about 12,000 portable Murphy beds were recalled after at least 11 people were injured. The recall involves “Windsor Queen Xtrabed Mobile Murphy Beds” that were sold by Wayfair.com from November 2016 through April 2023.
At least 11 people suffered injuries to their shoulders, back, legs, knees or feet when the cabinet on the front of the Xtrabed broke off and fell when opening the bed from the front. One person was also bruised in a tip-over incident.
Another 8,200 Murphy Beds Recalled After 62 People Injured by Falling Beds
In September 2022, around 8,200 Murphy beds were recalled by Cyme Tech after 146 reports of the beds falling or breaking, including 62 people who were injured.
The problem is that “the wall beds can break or detach from the wall and fall onto those nearby, posing serious impact and crush hazards,” according to the recall notice.
The reported injuries include broken bones, bruising, lacerations, concussions and other injuries. No deaths were reported, but falling Murphy beds pose a risk of life-threatening injuries and death.
The recall involves full-sized and queen-sized Murphy beds sold online under the brand names:
- Ivy Bronx
- Orren Ellis
- Stellar Home Furniture
- Wade Logan
They were sold online at Wayfair, AllModern, Amazon, Cymax, Overstock and Wal-Mart.com from February 2014 through May 2022 for between $1,200 and $1,500.
What is a Murphy Bed?
Murphy beds (also called “wall beds”) are a convenient way to store a bed upright against a wall, usually behind doors that look like a cabinet. This is useful for guest rooms and people who live in small spaces, so they can fold away the bed when they do not need it.
What is the Problem?
The problem is that Murphy beds can also be extremely dangerous, especially if they are not installed properly or manufactured poorly.
What Is the Risk?
When a Murphy bed falls off the wall unexpectedly, anyone nearby can suffer severe injuries or death — especially children or older adults. Some of the reported injuries include:
- Death
- Spinal injuries
- Broken bones
- Crush injuries
- Broken bones
- Bruises
- Lacerations and bleeding
- Impact injuries
- And more
Nearly 200,000 Bestar Wall Beds Recalled After 69 Injuries Reported
In April 2022, nearly 200,000 Bestar wall beds were recalled in the U.S. and Canada after at least 69 people were injured and 1 woman died when the beds unexpectedly fell from the wall.
The person who died was a 79-year-old woman who suffered a spinal injury when a Bestar wall bed fell on her in July 2018.
“Bestar has received reports of 60 additional incidents resulting in bruising and other injuries from the wall beds detaching and hitting consumers,” according to the recall in the U.S.
The Murphy bed recall involves the following models:
- Nebula
- PUR
- Versatile
- Edge
- Cielo
- Audrea
- Lumina
- Orion
- Novello
Theywere sold online at Wayfair.com, Costco.com, Cymax.com and Amazon.com from June 2014 to March 2022 for $1,650-$2,200.
Do I have a Murphy Bed Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Murphy bed (or “wall bed”) induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been injured by a Murphy bed that fell off the wall unexpectedly, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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