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More than 220,000 adult portable bed rails were recalled Thursday after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued an emergency warning after one death and serious injury were reported.
Over the past three years, adult portable bed rails have been recalled an additional eight times after 17 reports of serious head, neck and chest injuries and fatalities due to entrapment. A total of nine recalls and two additional product warnings affected more than 3 million units.
The recall targets bed rails manufactured by Medical King, a Brooklyn, New York company, after reports of a potential entrapment and suffocation hazard. Affected model numbers are 7007, 7057, and 7037. One death was reported related to this recall, bringing the total to 18.
The CPSC said data shows 92% of deaths caused by portable bed rails are due to entrapment, usually to the head or neck.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled more than 220,000 Medical King portable adult bed rails after one death was reported. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission/FOX News)
Portable bed rails assist adults who need help getting in and out of bed or changing positions on the bed. It also provides support during sleep, so it is used in private homes and nursing care facilities.
“People who care for the elderly, people with limited mobility, or people with mental health conditions need to know that the critical assistive devices they rely on can cause serious injury or death,” said CPSC Chairman Alex Horn-Surick. There’s no need to worry about that possibility.” “During National Home Care Month, we encourage all caregivers, whether in their own homes or facilities, to ensure that their portable adult bed rails are properly installed, properly used, and have been We want to encourage people to make sure they are not being recalled.”
In January 2023, the CPSC issued new mandatory safety standards for adult portable bed rails, requiring all rails sold and manufactured in the United States to comply with current performance and testing requirements.
Federal authorities say adult bed bars sold at Walmart, Amazon and eBay have been linked to multiple fatalities.
The recall involves bed rails manufactured by Medical King, a Brooklyn, New York company, after reports of an entrapment and suffocation hazard. Affected model numbers are 7007, 7057, and 7037. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission/FOX News)
The CPSC website also has an Adult Bed Rail Safety Education Center that provides a variety of safety tips and information for families and caregivers.
Here are some safety tips:
- Ensure bed rails are not recalled and comply with mandatory safety standards
- Prevent gaps between bed rail and mattressBed rails must be firmly pressed against the sides of the mattress Retention devices (e.g. straps) are properly installed and secured
- Bed rails must be pressed firmly against the sides of the mattress
- Retention devices (e.g. straps) are properly installed and secured
- Prevent dangerous gaps between bed rails and surroundingsPlease allow at least 12.5 inches of clearance between the bed rail and headboard/footboard. Move furniture (nightstands, dressers, etc.) away from bed rails. Do not install multiple bed rails next to each other.
- Ensure at least 12.5 inches of clearance between bed rail and headboard/footboard
- Move furniture (nightstands, dressers, etc.) away from bed rails
- Do not install multiple bed rails side by side
- Follow all warnings and instructions provided regarding assembly, installation, and use.Do not climb on or over the bed rail. Do not modify the bed rail. Please make sure the bed rail fits your bed/mattress.
- Do not climb or run over bed rails
- Do not modify the bed rail
- Make sure the bed rail fits your bed/mattress
- Make sure the bed rail is appropriate for the situationPeople with cognitive impairment should be closely monitored
- People with cognitive impairment must be closely monitored
The recall announced Thursday is the ninth recall for adult portable bed rails since 2021, following a total of 18 fatalities. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission/FOX News)
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Previous recalls and safety alerts included bed rails from Bed Handles, Drive DeVilbiss, Essential Medical Supply, Compass Health, Nova Medical Products, Mobility Transfer Systems, Platinum Health, BeyondMedShop, Medline and Ceither.
