Bed Assist Handles and Bed Assist Rail

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Recalled Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Home Bed Assist Handle (RTL15063-ADJ)

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

When attached to an adult's bed, users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the rail and the side of the mattress. This poses a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation.

Incident reports to the firm

Injuries reported

SaferProducts.gov reports

Drive has received two reports of entrapment deaths associated with two of its Bed Assist Handle bed rails (models 15064 and RTL15073). The deaths occurred in February 2011 and February 2015, and involved a 93-year-old woman at her home in California, and a 92-year-old man at an assisted living facility in Canada.

The official remedy

Remedy type: refund

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bed rails and contact Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare to receive a full refund.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 496,100 (68,000 units in Canada) (119 units in Mexico)

Sold atMedical supply stores nationwide and online at www.amazon.com and www.walmart.com. The bed rails were sold

Sales periodOctober 2007 – December 2021

Price$30 to $80

Category Furniture

How to reach the firm

Phone

877-467-3099

8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET

Recall page

www.drivemedical.com

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