CPSC, Merit Furniture Distributors Announce Recall of Bunk Beds
Recalled November 21, 2003 · CPSC recall 04034 · Merit Furniture Distributors
Hazard
The bunk beds have openings between the guardrails and in the end structures that are too large. A child's body could slide between the openings and could become trapped by the head, posing a serious strangulation hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Merit for information on how to return their bunk bed and receive a full refund.
Units
524
Incidents / injuries
Merit has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Description
The "twin over twin" bunk beds involve model #DLM550, #DLM160, and #860. The wooden recalled bunk beds are labeled with the "Merit" name and specific model numbers on the top front railing system of the bunk beds.
What to do
Consumers should contact Merit for information on how to return their bunk bed and receive a full refund.
Contact
Call Merit at (800) 233-7178 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Product
Merit Bunk Beds
Imported by
Merit Furniture Distributors, Inc., Brooklyn, NY
Retailers
Furniture stores nationwide sold the bunk beds, from May 2002 through August 2003, for about $150.
Made in
Brazil
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →