Consumer Product Recall: Medline Bed Assist Bar adult bed rails
Medline Industries LP, of Northfield, Illinois · May 30, 2024
Reason for Recall
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.
Product Description
The recalled bed rails have model numbers MDS6800BA and MDS6800BAH. The two models are identical, but model MDS6800BA was sold individually and model MDS6800BAH was sold in cases of three units. The bed rails are made of black metal tubing with a rounded black foam rubber grip handle and a fabric pouch. The name "Medline" and the model number are printed on a label located on the support frame of the bed rail near the vertical portion of the bed rail.
Quantity Affected
About 1.5 million (In addition, about 5,522 were sold in Canada)
Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall number: 24248
Status: ongoing
View original recall notice at Consumer Product Safety Commission →
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