Merit Furniture Recalls Bunk Beds Due to Strangulation Hazard
Merit Furniture Distributors is recalling 524 bunk beds because large openings in the guardrails could allow a child to become trapped and strangled.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (strangulation hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Merit Furniture Distributors, Inc. is recalling approximately 524 "twin over twin" wooden bunk beds. The recalled models are #DLM550, #DLM160, and #860. These beds were sold at furniture stores nationwide from May 2002 through August 2003 for approximately $150. The beds are labeled with the "Merit" name and specific model numbers on the top front railing system.
The recall is being conducted because the bunk beds have openings between the guardrails and in the end structures that are too large. A child's body could slide between these openings and become trapped by the head, posing a serious strangulation hazard. Merit has not received any reports of incidents, and the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Consumers should stop using the recalled bunk beds immediately and contact Merit at (800) 233-7178 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, for information on how to return the product and receive a full refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Merit Bunk Beds
- Manufacturer
- Merit Furniture Distributors, Inc., Brooklyn, NY
- Category
- Consumer Product — Furniture
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 524
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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