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Visonic Recalls Amber Personal Emergency Response System Kits Due to Remote Pendant Battery Signal Failure
Medium RiskCPSC

Visonic Recalls Amber Personal Emergency Response System Kits Due to Remote Pendant Battery Signal Failure

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Visonic distributors and professional alarm installation firms nationwide from January 2008 through August 2013 for between $220 and $240 for the kits.
  • The firm received one report of a pendant that failed to operate due to a low battery undetected by the base station in Common Area Mode. No injuries have been reported.
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Linear Recalls Personal Emergency Reporting System Transmitters Due to Battery Signal Failure
Medium RiskCPSC

Linear Recalls Personal Emergency Reporting System Transmitters Due to Battery Signal Failure

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Independent PERS distributors and dealers nationwide from June 2013 through August 2013 for about $45.
  • Linear received one report of a transmitter that failed to operate. No injuries have been reported.
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Visonic Amber Personal Emergency Response Kits Recalled Due to Failure to Signal Emergency Assistance
Medium RiskCPSC

Visonic Amber Personal Emergency Response Kits Recalled Due to Failure to Signal Emergency Assistance

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Visonic distributors and professional alarm installation firms nationwide from April 2012 through April 2013 for between $220 and $240 for the kits.
  • The firm has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to this issue.
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Adult Portable Bed Handles Recalled by Bed Handles Inc. Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards; Three Deaths Reported
Medium RiskCPSC

Adult Portable Bed Handles Recalled by Bed Handles Inc. Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards; Three Deaths Reported

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Home health care stores, drug stores and medical equipment stores nationwide and in home and health care catalogs from January 1994 through December 2007 for about $100.
  • Three women died after becoming entrapped between the mattress and the bed handles. They include an elderly woman, age unknown, who died in an Edina, Minn. assisted living facility; a 41-year-old disabled woman who died in a Renton, Wash. adult family home; and an 81-year-old woman who died in a Vancouver, Wash. managed care facility.
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Linear Expands Recall of Personal Emergency Reporting System Transmitters Due to Battery Signal Failure
Medium RiskCPSC

Linear Expands Recall of Personal Emergency Reporting System Transmitters Due to Battery Signal Failure

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Independent PERS distributors and dealers nationwide from June 2008 through July 2011 for about $45.
  • Linear received one report of a transmitter that failed to operate. No injuries have been reported.
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Visonic Recalls Amber Personal Emergency Response Pendants and Kits Due to Pendant Battery Failure
Medium RiskCPSC

Visonic Recalls Amber Personal Emergency Response Pendants and Kits Due to Pendant Battery Failure

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Leased by Life Alert Emergency Response to consumers who subscribed for alarm monitoring services from about May 2013 through July 2014. Retail price for the products are about $50 for the pendant, and between $220 and $240 for the kit.
  • 29,200 units affected
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Acorn Stairlifts Recalls Motorized Stair Lifts Due to Fall Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Acorn Stairlifts Recalls Motorized Stair Lifts Due to Fall Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Acorn Stairlifts and Acorn Stairlifts' authorized dealers nationwide from March 2007 to December 2011 for about $3,400.
  • Acorn received two reports of incidents of the seat post separating from the main seat support and resulted in deaths in the United Kingdom. There have been no reports of incidents or injuries in the United States.
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Bed Handles Inc. Reannounces Recall of Adult Portable Bed Handles Due to Serious Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
Medium RiskCPSC

Bed Handles Inc. Reannounces Recall of Adult Portable Bed Handles Due to Serious Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Home health care stores, drug stores and medical equipment stores nationwide and in home and health care catalogs from January 1994 through December 2007 for about $100.
  • Three women died after becoming entrapped between the mattress and the bed handles. They include an elderly woman, age unknown, who died in an Edina, Minn. assisted living facility; a 41-year-old disabled woman who died in a Renton, Wash. adult family home; and an 81-year-old woman who died in a Vancouver, Wash. managed care facility. No additional deaths of injuries have been reported.
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Bed Handles Inc Reannounces Recall of Adult Portable Bed Handles Following Report of Fourth Entrapment Death
Medium RiskCPSC

Bed Handles Inc Reannounces Recall of Adult Portable Bed Handles Following Report of Fourth Entrapment Death

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Home health care stores, drug stores and medical equipment stores nationwide and in home and health care catalogs from January 1994 through December 2007 for about $100.
  • A 90-year-old woman living in a senior residence in Castro Valley, Calif. died after being entrapped in the gap between her mattress and the bed handle.As previously reported, the same happened to three other women. They include an elderly woman, age unknown, who died in an Edina, Minn. assisted living facility; a 41-year-old disabled woman who died in a Renton, Wash. adult family home; and an 81-year-old woman who died in a Vancouver, Wash. managed care facility.
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Emson Recalls UComfy Heat Wraps Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
Medium RiskCPSC

Emson Recalls UComfy Heat Wraps Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at HSN, Groupon and other online retailers from October 2015 through November 2015 for about $40.
  • Emson has received 16 reports of the heat wraps overheating, including three reports of burns.
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Work 'N Leisure Recalls Air Valves Used in CPR Training Due to Choking Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Work 'N Leisure Recalls Air Valves Used in CPR Training Due to Choking Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Online at Amazon.com and wnlproducts.com and in the following catalogs: Channing Bete Company, CPR Savers & First Aid Supply, Emergency Medical Products, MCR Medical Supply, NASCO, School Health Company, School Nurse Supply and World Point ECC from July 2016 through September 2016 for about $12 for a 10 pack of valves and about $50 for a 50 pack of valves. The valves were sold separately from the mask.
  • The firm has received three reports of the end-caps of the valves detaching from the Practi-Valve into consumers' mouths or throats during CPR training.
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HoMedics Recalls Massagers Due to Electric Shock and Burn Hazards
Medium RiskCPSC

HoMedics Recalls Massagers Due to Electric Shock and Burn Hazards

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Bed Bath & Beyond, Macy's, Rite-Aid, Walmart and other stores nationwide and HSN from August 2013 through February 2017 for between about $30 and $50.
  • HoMedics has received 140 reports of exposed wires, sparks, smoking and some shooting flames coming from the massagers. There have been 15 reports of burn injuries to consumer's fingers and other parts of the body.
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HealthPostures Recalls IntimateRider Chair and RiderMate Bench Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Medium RiskCPSC

HealthPostures Recalls IntimateRider Chair and RiderMate Bench Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at The Veterans Administration in Richmond, Virginia, Milwaukee, Wisconsin and St. Louis, Missouri and online at Indemedical.com, Vidacura.com, Access to Recreation.com, Sportaid.com, The Access Store.com, Austin Wheelchair Co.com and intimaterider.com from September 2017 through November 2017 for about $365 for the chair and $159 for the bench.
  • The firm has received one report of failed stitching causing a person to fall, resulting in an ankle injury.
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A. O. Smith Recalls Ultra-Low NOx Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

A. O. Smith Recalls Ultra-Low NOx Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Independent contractors, plumbers, plumbing supply vendors and at various home improvement and hardware stores primarily in California from April 2011 through December 2016 for between $500 and $1,000.
  • A. O. Smith has received six reports of fires occurring from a water heater installed directly on a combustible surface. No injuries have been reported.
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GreatCall Recalls Lively Mobile Plus Emergency Alert Device Due to Risk of Call Button Failing in an Emergency (Recall Alert)
Medium RiskCPSC

GreatCall Recalls Lively Mobile Plus Emergency Alert Device Due to Risk of Call Button Failing in an Emergency (Recall Alert)

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Best Buy and Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.greatcall.com and www.amazon.com from April 2019 through May 2019 for between $25 and $50.
  • 44,300 units affected
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Carrier Recalls Carrier- and Bryant-Branded Heat Pumps Due to Fire Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Carrier Recalls Carrier- and Bryant-Branded Heat Pumps Due to Fire Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Carrier and Bryant distributors, independent dealers and contractors nationwide from March 2015 through April 2019 for between about $600 and about $4,000.
  • Carrier has received six reports of the heat pumps catching fire (one occurred in the United States and five in Canada). No injuries have been reported.
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WHILL Recalls WHILL Personal Electric Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
Medium RiskCPSC

WHILL Recalls WHILL Personal Electric Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Online at spinlife.com, scootaround.com, accessnsm.com and topmobility.com and other online retailers from November 2017 through September 2019 for about $4,500.
  • There have been 15 reports of device malfunctions. No injuries have been reported.
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Signature Hardware Recalls Towel Grab Bars Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Medium RiskCPSC

Signature Hardware Recalls Towel Grab Bars Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Online at www.signaturehardware.com, Amazon.com, and build.com from May 2012 through October 2020 for about $140.
  • Signature Hardware has received 13 reports of the towel bar and grab bar detaching or partially detaching from each other, including two reports that consumers fell.
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Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Recalls Adult Portable Bed Rails After Two Deaths; Entrapment and Asphyxiation Hazards
Medium RiskCPSC

Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Recalls Adult Portable Bed Rails After Two Deaths; Entrapment and Asphyxiation Hazards

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Medical supply stores nationwide and online at www.amazon.com and www.walmart.com. The bed rails were sold from October 2007 through December 2021 for between $30 and $80.
  • Drive has received two reports of entrapment deaths associated with two of its Bed Assist Handle bed rails (models 15064 and RTL15073). The deaths occurred in February 2011 and February 2015, and involved a 93-year-old woman at her home in California, and a 92-year-old man at an assisted living facility in Canada.
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Essential Medical Supply Recalls Adult Portable Bed Rails Due to Entrapment and Asphyxia Hazard; One Death Reported
Medium RiskCPSC

Essential Medical Supply Recalls Adult Portable Bed Rails Due to Entrapment and Asphyxia Hazard; One Death Reported

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Medical supply stores nationwide and online at www.amazon.com and www.walmart.com. The bed rails were sold from October 2006 through December 2021 for between $36 and $98.
  • One entrapment death has been reported involving the Endurance Hand Bed Rail (model P1410). The death occurred in December 2012 and involved an 86-year-old man at his home in California.
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Compass Health Brands Recalls Carex Adult Portable Bed Rails After Three Deaths; Entrapment and Asphyxiation Hazards
Medium RiskCPSC

Compass Health Brands Recalls Carex Adult Portable Bed Rails After Three Deaths; Entrapment and Asphyxiation Hazards

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Medical supply stores nationwide and online at www.carex.com, www.amazon.com, and www.walmart.com. The bed rails were sold from November 2012 through December 2021 for between $22 and $80.
  • Compass has received three reports of entrapment deaths associated with the Bed Support Rail (model P566), between April 2014 and June 2020, involving an 85-year-old man at an assisted living facility in Ohio; an 84-year-old woman at home in California; and an 88-year-old woman at an assisted living facility in Washington. In each case, the bed rail was not securely attached to the bed entrapping the user. No entrapment reports involving the Easy Up 2-in-1 Bed Rail (model P569).
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Residential Elevators Recalled by Savaria Corporation Due to Child Entrapment Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death to Young Children
Medium RiskCPSC

Residential Elevators Recalled by Savaria Corporation Due to Child Entrapment Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death to Young Children

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Savaria and Garaventa branded residential elevators and parts were sold nationwide through a network of authorized dealers and, occasionally, directly to consumers from January 1999 through December 2021 for between approximately $20,000 to $35,000 including installation.
  • 19,500 units affected
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Helix Metal Lockable Drug Chests Recalled for Poisoning Risk
Medium RiskCPSC

Helix Metal Lockable Drug Chests Recalled for Poisoning Risk

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Educators Resource, Court Street Office Supplies +1 more
  • Maped Helix USA has received two reports of the locking mechanism failing. No injuries have been reported.
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Nova Medical Products Home Bed Rails Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Nova Medical Products Home Bed Rails Recalled for Entrapment Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at AdaptHealth, San Diego Medical Supply +3 more
  • 20,000 units affected
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