Medical King, a maker of health care equipment and supplies, has recalled around 222,000 of its Adult Assist Bed Rails.
When the rails are attached to the bed, users can become trapped within the bed rail or between the rail and the side of the mattress, which poses a severe risk of entrapment and possible death by asphyxiation. One death due to the issue was reported at a residential care facility in South Carolina in November 2023.
Announced Thursday by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recall applies to the following Medical King products:
- Bed Assist Rail With Adjustable Heights (models 7007 and 7057)
- Bed Assist Rail Without Legs (model 7037)
The recalled models were sold online at Amazon, Walmart, Target Plus, eBay, Kohls and direct from Medical King from January 2020 through March 2024. They cost around $40.
If you believe you have one of the recalled bed rails, the CPSC urges you to stop using it immediately and contact Medical King by filling out this online registration form, calling 888-334-1142 or emailing MedicalKing@Expo23.com for a free repair kit or replacement bed rail. Once you’ve submitted your recall registration, you’ll receive an email confirmation and your repair kit should be shipped within one to two business days.
Note that the recalled bed rails do not have model numbers or brand-specific labels, so if you’re unsure of your model, contact Medical King to confirm.
If you’ve had any incidents or injuries related to your Medical King bed rail, you’re encouraged to report it at the CPSC’s website, saferproducts.gov.
