CPSC recall 04-034, announced November 21, 2003, covers Merit Bunk Beds (524 units). The bunk beds have openings between the guardrails and in the end structures that are too large. Consumers should contact Merit for information on how to return their bunk bed and receive a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 233-7178.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: DLM550, DLM160.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 2 listed, all starting with
DLM. Yours must match one exactly. - When sold
- May 2002 through August 2003
- Price paid
- $150
Why it was recalled
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 and injuries
Merit has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should contact Merit for information on how to return their bunk bed and receive a full refund.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 2 listed in this recall.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 233-7178.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Merit Furniture Distributors, Inc., Brooklyn, NY
- Product type
- Beds
- Recall number
- 04-034
- Units
- 524
- Manufactured in
- Brazil
- Sold at / sales period
- Furniture stores nationwide sold the bunk beds, from May 2002 through August 2003, for about $150.
- Importer
- Merit Furniture Distributors, Inc., Brooklyn, NY
Merit Bunk Beds
CPSC product type: Bunk Beds
This recall in context
Compared with the 116 bed recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 524 units: the 69th-largest of 82 bed recalls that state a unit count. The median is 3,250 units.
- Hazard
- Strangulation: named in 16 of 116 bed recalls.
- Time on sale
- 16 months. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Call Merit at (800) 233-7178 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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