Merit Furniture Distributors Recall of Bunk Beds

Merit Bunk Beds

Date of Recall

2003-11-21

CPSC Release Number

04-034

Manufactured In

Brazil.

Company Phone Number

(800) 233-7178

Units

524

Importer

Merit Furniture Distributors, Inc., Brooklyn, NY

Sold By

Furniture stores nationwide sold the bunk beds from May 2002 through August 2003 for about $150

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents

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.

Remedy

Consumers should contact Merit for information on how to return their bunk bed and receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact

Call Merit at (800) 233-7178 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or log on the company's Web site at www.meritfurnituredistributors.com (note added 01/18/2005 - recall information is no longer on the firm's web site).

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