Medline Industries is recalling 2,974 Adult Portable Bed Rails and Bed Assist Bars because they failed to meet mandatory federal safety requirements. The affected models include the Medline Bed Assist Bar (BA6800), the Medline Martha Stewart Bed Assist Bar (MDS6800BAMMS), and the Medline SwivAssist Bar (MDS6800SWIV and MDS6800SWIVRH). These products were manufactured after compliance standards were implemented and do not meet the strict safety criteria intended to protect users.
Bed rails that do not meet mandatory safety standards (ASTM F3186-17 and 16 CFR Part 1270) pose a serious risk of entrapment, where a person can become stuck between the rail and the mattress or bed frame, leading to asphyxiation or other serious injuries. While no specific injuries are mentioned in this report, the failure to meet these standards indicates a significant safety defect.
Healthcare provider or manufacturer consultation.
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.
This is general information, not legal advice. Go Backs is not a law firm and does not provide legal services.
AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.
Sources: FDA iRES · Raw API Response
openFDA Disclaimer: This recall information is sourced from the openFDA API. Do not rely on openFDA to make decisions regarding medical care. While we make every effort to ensure that data is accurate, you should assume all results are unvalidated. Refer to the openFDA terms of service for more information.