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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: full refund · About 1.5 million (In addition, about 5,522 were sold in Canada) units
Recall No. 24-248 Published May 30, 2024

Medline Bed Assist Bar adult bed rails

When the recalled bed rails are attached to an adult's bed, users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and the side of the mattress. This poses a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation. sold at Medline's websites, Medline.com and athome.medline.com, major online retailers, including Amazon and Walmart.com, online pharmacies, including CVS.com and Walgreens.com, and online medical supply stores nationwide, including Cascade Healthcare Solutions a from July 2009 – March 2024 for $32 to $64.

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Recalled Bed Assist Bar (shown with retention strap included with product)
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Recalled Bed Assist Bar (shown with retention strap included with product)

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Affected model numbers
MDS6800BA MDS6800BAH

Why it was recalled

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

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SaferProducts.gov reports

Medline has received two reports of entrapment deaths associated with the Bed Assist Bars. The deaths occurred in July 2019 and November 2023 and involved a 76-year-old woman at a senior nursing facility in Iowa and an 87-year-old woman at a residential care facility in South Carolina.

The official remedy

Remedy type: refund
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What to do

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

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 1.5 million (In addition, about 5,522 were sold in Canada)
Made inChina
Sold atMedline's websites, Medline.com and athome.medline.com, major online retailers, including Amazon and Walmart.com, online pharmacies, including CVS.com and Walgreens.com, and online medical supply stores nationwide, including Cascade Healthcare Solutions a
Sales periodJuly 2009 – March 2024
Price$32 to $64

How to reach the firm

Phone
866-359-1704
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday
Email

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