CPSC, Merit Furniture Distributors Announce Recall of Bunk Beds

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-11-21). Hazards: strangulation. Models: DLM550, DLM160, 860. About 524 units in the US.

Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall number	`04034`
Published	2003-11-21
Last updated	2025-01-09
Product category	Bunk Beds
Products	Merit Bunk Beds
Firm named in the title	Merit Furniture Distributors
Firms	Merit Furniture Distributors, Inc., Brooklyn, NY (importer)
Manufactured in	Brazil
Units (US)	524
Model numbers	`DLM550`, `DLM160`, `860`
Hazard classes	strangulation
Remedy classes	refund
Sold	Furniture stores nationwide sold the bunk beds, from May 2002 through August 2003, for about $150.

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.

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 and injuries

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

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