September
25, 2003
Name
of product:
Bunk Beds
Units: 3,600
Manufacturer: Home Line Industries, of Philadelphia, Pa.
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.
Description: 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. Contact the firm to help
determine if your bunk bed is part of this recall.
Sold at: Furniture stores nationwide from September 2002 through May
2003 for about $190.
Manufactured in: China.
Remedy: Contact the firm to arrange for a free repair.
Consumer Contact: Home Line Industries Inc., at (800) 523-3310 between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.