CPSCNovember 21, 2003

CPSC, Merit Furniture Distributors Announce Recall of

CPSC, Merit Furniture Distributors Announce Recall of Bunk Beds

Why was CPSC, Merit Furniture Distributors Announce Recall of recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Merit Bunk Beds
Company
Merit Furniture Distributors, Inc., Brooklyn, NY
Quantity
524
Sold at
Furniture stores nationwide sold the bunk beds, from May 2002 through August 2003, for about $150.
Recall date
November 21, 2003
Incidents / injuries
Merit has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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