CPSC recall 03-198, announced September 25, 2003, covers Home Line Industries Bunk Beds (3,600 units). These bunk beds have openings between the guardrails and between guardrails and the end structures that are too large. The notice reports no incidents. Firm no longer in business. Recall contact: call 800-638-2772 or 301-595-7054.
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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: S130, S131, S132, S133, S135, S136, S116, S117.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 8 listed, all starting with
S1. Yours must match one exactly. - When sold
- September 2002 through May 2003
- Price paid
- $190
Why it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 8 listed in this recall.
- Contact the firm. Call 800-638-2772 or 301-595-7054.
- 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
- Home Line Industries
- Manufacturer
- Home Line Industries, of Philadelphia, Pa.
- Product type
- Beds
- Recall number
- 03-198
- Units
- 3,600
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Furniture stores nationwide, from September 2002 through May 2003, for about $190.
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
- 3,600 units: the 40th-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.
- Brand history
- Home Line Industries is named in 2 CPSC notices in this index, from 1994 to 2003. This recall is the most recent. The one before: Beekman Partners AGA Warehouse tubular metal bunk beds (95-013, Oct 1994). 2 of them are bed recalls.
- Time on sale
- 9 months. Recalled 4 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
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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