Name of product: Merit Bunk Beds
Units: 524
Importer: Merit Furniture Distributors, Inc., Brooklyn, NY
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.
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: Brazil.
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) 233-1778 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or log on the company's Web site at http://www.meritfurnituredistributors.com.
Media Contact: Brad Sobel at (718) 922-6090
