Recall 24-179, published April 4, 2024
Essential Medical Supply Endurance® Hand Bed Rails
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
P1411The name "Essential Medical Supply, Inc." and the model number are printed on a label located on the grip handle of the bed rails.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the Hand Bed Rail (model P1410), Hand Bed Rail with Pouch (model P1410-P), Hand Bed Rail with Floor Support (model P1411), and Hand Bed Rail with Floor Support with Pouch (model P1411-P). The name "Essential Medical Supply, Inc." and the model number are printed on a label located on the grip handle of the bed rails. The rails are made of either chrome or white metal tubing and include black padding on the grip handle and under-bed frame. They measure approximately 17 inches to 21 inches high by 20 inches wide. Only bed rails that do not have model numbers ending in "R" are included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
When attached to an adult's bed, users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the rail and the side of the mattress. This poses a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bed rails. For consumers who own the recalled 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.
What should I do if I have P1411?
- Confirm the model number. Find the label and compare every letter and digit with P1411.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 800-826-8423, or go to www.essentialmedicalsupply.com/important-safety-information.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
- Recall published
- April 4, 2024
- Category
- Furniture
- Units
- About 272,000
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
