| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 21, 2003 Release # 04-034 |
Company Phone Number: (800) 233-1778 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
CPSC, Merit Furniture Distributors Announce Recall of Bunk Beds
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of product: Merit Bunk Beds
Units: 524
Importer: 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.
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.
Description: The black or white plastic adapter plugs have names of specific countries or regions where the plugs are intended for use written on the side. The writing includes "NORTHERN EUROPE," "GREAT BRITAIN," "NO. AMERICA," "AUSTRALIA," and "SO. EUROPE." Except for the names of these countries and regions, the recalled plugs have no other writing on them. Plugs with "MADE IN USA" printed between the prongs, or that have a screw between the prongs, are not included in the recall.
Sold at: Furniture stores nationwide sold the bunk beds from May 2002 through August 2003 for about $150
Manufactured in: Brazil.
Remedy: Consumers should contact Merit for information on how to return their bunk bed and receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Call Merit at (800) 233-1778 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or log on the company's Web site at www.meritfurnituredistributors.com
Media Contact: Brad Sobel at (718) 922-6090
