CPSC2003-11-21
CPSC, Merit Furniture Distributors Announce Recall of Bunk Beds
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.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Merit for information on how to return their bunk bed and receive a full refund.
Sold at
Furniture stores nationwide sold the bunk beds, from May 2002 through August 2003, for about $150.
Affected count
524
Injuries reported
Merit has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Manufactured in
Brazil
Products
Merit Bunk Beds
Consumer contact
Call Merit at (800) 233-7178 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Merit-Furniture-Distributors-Announce-Recall-of-Bunk-Beds-Don't want to check this manually?
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