CPSC Recall in 2003: CPSC, Merit Furniture Distributors Announce Recall of Bunk Beds

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 04-034

Date: November 20, 2003

Product Name: Merit Bunk Beds

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Merit Furniture Distributors, Inc., Brooklyn, NY is voluntarily recalling Merit Bunk Beds. 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.Name of product: Merit Bunk BedsUnits: 524Importer: Merit Furniture Distributors, Inc., Brooklyn, NYHazard: 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: BrazilRemedy: Consumers should contact Merit for information on how to return their bunk bed and receive a full refund.Consumer Contact: Call Merit at (800) 233-7178 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or log on the company's website at www.meritfurnituredistributors.com (note added 01/18/2005 - recall information is no longer on the firm's website).Media Contact: Brad Sobel at (718) 922-6090

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: 524

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.

Manufactured In:

Brazil