Medline Recalls 1.5 Million Bed Rails After 2 Deaths
TL;DR
Medline Industries is recalling 1.5 million adult bed rails in the U.S. and Canada after two entrapment deaths were reported. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that the bed rails pose a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation. Consumers are urged to stop using the products and contact Medline for a refund.
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