Essential Medical Supply is recalling about 272,000 Endurance Hand Bed Rails because users can become trapped between the rail and the side of the mattress. The recall includes Hand Bed Rail models P1410, P1410-P, P1411, and P1411-P, which are made of chrome or white metal with black padding. One death of an 86-year-old man in California was reported in 2012 involving model P1410. For bed rails purchased on or after November 1, 2015, the company is offering a pro-rated refund, while owners of older models are advised to dispose of the product immediately.
When these rails are attached to an adult's bed, a user can become caught within the rail itself or trapped between the rail and the mattress. This poses a serious hazard of death by asphyxiation (suffocation) or other entrapment injuries.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bed rails. For consumers who own bed rails sold or imported on or after November 1, 2015, Essential Medical Supply, Inc., will provide a refund. The amount of the refund will be pro-rated based on the age of the bed rail. The company is not offering a remedy for older bed rails. Consumers with older bed rails sold between October 2006 and October 2015 should stop use, disassemble and dispose of the bed rails to prevent reuse.
Measures approximately 17 to 21 inches high by 20 inches wide. Name and model number are on a label on the grip handle.
Recalled Essential Medical Supply Endurance® Hand Bed Rail (P1410)
Recalled Essential Medical Supply Endurance® Hand Bed Rail with Pouch (P1410-P)
Recalled Essential Medical Supply Endurance® Hand Bed Rail with Floor Support (P1411)
Recalled Essential Medical Supply Endurance® Hand Bed Rail with Floor Support with Pouch (P1411-P)
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response