Safety regulator, Merit Furniture Distributors Announce Recall of Bunk Beds
Recall 04034 · Nov 21, 2003 · Merit Furniture Distributors, Inc., Brooklyn, NY
524
units affected
524
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04034
- Date
- Nov 21, 2003
- Company
- Merit Furniture Distributors, Inc., Brooklyn, NY
- Units affected
- 524
- Product
- Merit Bunk Beds
- Product type
- Bunk Beds
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should contact Merit for information on how to return their bunk bed and receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Merit has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Furniture stores nationwide sold the bunk beds, from May 2002 through August 2003, for about $150.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled merit bunk beds?
Consumers should contact Merit for information on how to return their bunk bed and receive a full refund.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.