Merit Bunk Beds
CPSC Recall #04-034 — November 20, 2003
Product
Merit Bunk Beds
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Merit Furniture Distributors, Inc., Brooklyn, NY is voluntarily recalling Merit Bunk Beds. 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.Name of product: Merit Bunk BedsUnits: 524Importer: Merit Furniture Distributors, Inc., Brooklyn, NYHazard: 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.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.Sold at: Furniture stores nationwide sold the bunk beds from May 2002 through August 2003 for about $150.Manufactured in: BrazilRemedy: 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 website at www.meritfurnituredistributors.com (note added 01/18/2005 - recall information is no longer on the firm's website).Media Contact: Brad Sobel at (718) 922-6090
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.
Incidents / Injuries
Merit has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Merit for information on how to return their bunk bed and receive a full refund.
Units Affected
524
Sold At
Furniture stores nationwide sold the bunk beds from May 2002 through August 2003 for about $150.
Importer
Merit Furniture Distributors, Inc., Brooklyn, NY
Manufactured In
Brazil