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CPSC, Merit Furniture Distributors Announce Recall of Bunk Beds

U.S. CPSCStrangulationNov 21, 2003
Recalled Merit Bunk Bed
Recalled Merit Bunk Bed
Recalled Merit Bunk Bed
Recalled Merit Bunk Bed

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Incidents & injuries

Merit has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

Call Merit at (800) 233-7178 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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