Rockler I-Semble Murphy Bed Kit Recall: Tip-Over Hazard
Rockler recalls I-Semble Murphy bed hardware kits due to tip-over and entrapment hazards. Stop using immediately and contact Rockler for a free repair kit.
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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.
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What happened, in plain English
Rockler is recalling all I-Semble vertical and horizontal Murphy Bed hardware kits because the hardware does not provide sufficient bracing support. This defect poses serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injury to children. Consumers are advised to stop using these beds immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3671-rockler-i-semble-murphy-bed-kit-recall-tip-over-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/3671-rockler-i-semble-murphy-bed-kit-recall-tip-over-hazard · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #8238
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“Rockler I-Semble Murphy Bed Kit Recall: Tip-Over Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3671-rockler-i-semble-murphy-bed-kit-recall-tip-over-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #8238 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Rockler-Recalls-Murphy-Bed-Kits-Due-to-TipOver-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Recall-Alert).
Why it’s dangerous
The metal bed frame and mounting brackets do not provide enough bracing support to keep the wooden wall enclosure securely attached to the wall studs. If the enclosure falls, it can cause serious tip-over injuries or entrap children underneath the heavy structure.
Who’s affected
People who built fold-down Murphy beds using Rockler's I-Semble hardware kits sold between January 2017 and October 2017. Children are specifically at risk of entrapment or death from the wall enclosure falling.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if you have an I-Semble vertical or horizontal Murphy Bed hardware kit sold by Rockler from January 2017 through October 2017. Look for these specific model numbers: 54877, 55991, 54386 (vertical-mount); 50479, 53155, 58262 (horizontal-mount). The kits include a metal bed frame with wood slats, a metal leg, mounting brackets, wall brackets, and screws.
- Brand
Rockler- Product
Murphy Bed Hardware Kits- Category
Consumer product
What to do — step by step
Stop Using the Bed
Immediately stop using any Murphy bed built with the recalled I-Semble hardware kits to prevent tip-over or entrapment injuries.
Contact Rockler for Repair Kit
Call 800-260-9663 (8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT, Mon-Fri) or visit www.Rockler.com and click 'Recalls' to request a free replacement repair kit with instructions.
What CPSC says to do
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.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
CPSC “Sold at”: “Rockler stores nationwide, Rockler catalog and online at Rockler.com from January 2017 through October 2017 for between $300 and $400.”
Sold nationwide.
Questions people ask
Where and when were these kits sold?
They were sold at Rockler stores nationwide, in the Rockler catalog, and online at Rockler.com from January 2017 through October 2017 for between $300 and $400.
Has anyone been injured by this product?
Yes, the firm has received five reports of the wooden wall enclosure falling, including one report of muscle strain and soreness to an adult.
Contact Rockler
We’ve drafted a message you can send Rockler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 8238 — Rockler I-Semble Murphy Bed Kit Recall: Tip-Over Hazard Hello, I own a Rockler I-Semble Murphy Bed Kit Recall: Tip-Over Hazard that is covered by recall 8238 from Rockler. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: CPSC Recall #8238 (January 25, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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