Recall Category: Kids Recalls
Recall Date: 2003-11-21T00:00:00
Product: Merit Bunk Beds
Company: Furniture stores nationwide sold the bunk beds, from May 2002 through August 2003, for about $150.
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.
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.
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.
Recall Number: 04034
Product Type: Outdoor / Sports / Ride-On
Hazard Type: Suffocation / Strangulation / Entrapment