Recalled Product Name/Brand/ID
Medline Bed Assist Bar adult bed rails
Recall Product Images
Potential Risks or Issues
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.
Has Anyone Been Injured?
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.
About the Recall
Medline Industries is recalling 1.5 million adult portable bed rails due to serious entrapment and asphyxia hazards. 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.
Where to Find Unique Identification of this Product
The unique identification of the recalled bed rails can be found on the label located on the support frame of the bed rail near the vertical portion of the bed rail. The label contains the name “Medline” and the model number (MDS6800BA or MDS6800BAH).
How Many Units Are Affected?
About 1.5 million units of the recalled bed rails are affected. Additionally, approximately 5,522 units were sold in Canada.
Affected Batch/Date Range
The affected bed rails were sold from July 2009 through March 2024.
Who is the Distributor(s)?
The distributor of the recalled bed rails is Medline Industries LP, located in Northfield, Illinois.
Places Where Recalled Product was Sold
The recalled bed rails were sold on 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 and Magic Medical).
Where was This Manufactured?
The recalled bed rails were manufactured in China.
Actions for Consumers
Consumers who have purchased the recalled bed rails should immediately stop using them and contact Medline to receive a full refund.
Remedy Process
- Contact Medline at their toll-free number 866-359-1704 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
- Email Medline at recalls@medline.com.
- Visit Medline’s websites: recalls.medline.com or athome.medline.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Additional Information
For more information about the bed rail recall, consumers can visit Medline’s websites or contact Medline directly using the provided contact information.
Regulatory Compliance
The recall complies with the regulations set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
How Can I Protect Myself From Falling Victim?
To protect yourself from falling victim to the hazards associated with the recalled bed rails, immediately stop using them and follow the remedy process provided by Medline to receive a full refund.
Final Thought
It is crucial for consumers to take immediate action if they own the recalled bed rails to prevent any potential entrapment and asphyxia hazards. Contacting Medline for a full refund is the recommended course of action to ensure safety.
