Safety regulator, Home Line Industries Announce Recall of Bunk Beds
Recall 03198 · Sep 25, 2003 · Home Line Industries
3,600
units affected
3,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03198
- Date
- Sep 25, 2003
- Company
- Home Line Industries
- Units affected
- 3,600
- Product
- Bunk Beds
- Product type
- Bunk Beds
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
The recalled Home Line bunk beds include the following models and styles: S130 (black), S131 (white), S132 (red), and S133 (blue) have a single top mattress and a double width bottom mattress; S135 (black) and S136 (white) that have a single top and a single bottom mattress; and S116 (black) and S117 (white) that have a single top mattress and a bottom mattress that also converts into a couch. Some units are labeled with the "Home Line" name and the model numbers on the top front railing.
What can happen
These bunk beds have openings between the guardrails and between guardrails and the end structures that are too large. A child's body could slide between the opening and become trapped by the child's head. This poses a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Furniture stores nationwide, from September 2002 through May 2003, for about $190.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bunk beds?
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
What is the hazard?
These bunk beds have openings between the guardrails and between guardrails and the end structures that are too large. A child's body could slide between the opening and become trapped by the child's head. This poses a strangulation hazard to children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.