Medline Recalls 1.5M Bed Rails After 2 Entrapment Deaths
TL;DR
Medline Industries is recalling 1.5 million portable adult bed rails in the U.S. and Canada after two reported entrapment deaths. The recall affects two models of "Bed Assist Bars" that pose a serious entrapment hazard. Consumers are urged to stop using the products and contact Medline for a refund.
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- Medline recalls 1.5 million adult bed rails following 2 reports of entrapment deaths The Associated Press
- Medline Industries Recalls 1.5 Million Adult Portable Bed Rails Due to Serious Entrapment and Asphyxia Hazards; Two Deaths Reported Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Reports of entrapment deaths lead to recall of 1.5 million adult bed rails KOMO News
- 1.5 million Medline adult bed rails are recalled after 2 reported deaths NPR
- Medline Recalls 1.5 Million Adult Bed Rails After 2 Deaths The New York Times
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