# CPSC, Merit Furniture Distributors Announce Recall of Bunk Beds
> **CPSC recall** · 2003-11-21 · 04034 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 04034
- **Date:** 2003-11-21
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Merit 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.

## Retailer(s)

Furniture stores nationwide sold the bunk beds, from May 2002 through August 2003, for about $150.

## Importer(s)

Merit Furniture Distributors, Inc., Brooklyn, NY

## Country of manufacture

Brazil

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Merit-Furniture-Distributors-Announce-Recall-of-Bunk-Beds-)
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