[Recalled] Merit Bunk Beds — The "twin over twin" bunk beds involve model #DLM550, #DLM160, and #860 | CPSC 2003-11-21
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | Merit Bunk Beds |
|---|---|
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 04034 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 21 November 2003 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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. Hazards: 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.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Review the official notice to confirm whether your unit is affected.
Read the full official notice →
This page indexes a public government recall notice for reference. We do not sell or verify this product; always confirm the current status on the authority's official site.
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