CPSC, Merit Furniture Distributors Announce Recall of Bunk Beds
USCPSC, Merit Furniture Distributors Announce Recall of Bunk Beds
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Merit Bunk Beds
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Merit-Furniture-Distributors-Announce-Recall-of-Bunk-Beds- |
| Title | CPSC, Merit Furniture Distributors Announce Recall of Bunk Beds |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/merit-bunk-bed-1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Merit Bunk Bed |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/merit-bunk-bed-2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Merit Bunk Bed |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Merit has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
| Products › Name | Merit Bunk Beds |
| Products › Type | Bunk Beds |
| Products › Category I D | 1868 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 524 |
| Recall I D | 2534 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should contact Merit for information on how to return their bunk bed and receive a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Merit Furniture Distributors, Inc., Brooklyn, NY |
| Retailers › Name | Furniture stores nationwide sold the bunk beds, from May 2002 through August 2003, for about $150. |
| Recall Date | 2003-11-21T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 04034 |
| Consumer Contact | Call Merit at (800) 233-7178 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-01-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Brazil |
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