Critical Alert
Medical King Recalls About 222,000 Adult Portable Bed Rails Due to Serious Entrapment and Asphyxia Hazards; One Death Reported
This recall is associated with reported fatalities. Consumers should take immediate action.
Source: CPSC
CriticalRecall #25046
Medical King Recalls About 222,000 Adult Portable Bed Rails Due to Serious Entrapment and Asphyxia Hazards; One Death Reported
Home 4U, Inc., dba. Medical King, of Brooklyn, New York · Medical King Bed Assist Rail adult bed rails
Product Description
This recall involves the Bed Assist Rail with Adjustable Heights (model numbers 7007 and 7057) and the Bed Assist Rail Without Legs (model number 7037). The Bed Assist Rail with Adjustable Heights is made of black or white metal tubing with a rounded black foam rubber grip handle and a fabric pouch. The Bed Assist Rail Without Legs is made of silver metal tubing with a black foam rubber grip handle and a black fabric pouch. There are no model numbers or brand-specific labels on the recalled bed rails.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bed rails and contact Medical King to receive a free repair kit or a replacement bed rail, depending on the model.
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Reported Injuries
Medical King has received one report of a death involving the Bed Assist Rail with Adjustable Heights, model number 7007. In November 2023, at a residential care facility in South Carolina, a 66-year-old man died after becoming entrapped between his mattress and the bed rail.
411 Press Analysis
Home 4U, Inc., dba. Medical King, of Brooklyn, New York is recalling about 222,000 of Medical King Bed Assist Rail adult bed rails following reports of fatalities linked to the product. The CPSC announced this recall on November 14, 2024. 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. This is among the most serious recall classifications issued by the CPSC. Consumers are urged to stop use immediately and schedule a free repair. Anyone who has experienced problems with this product should file a report with the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov in addition to contacting the manufacturer.
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