Recall #23-151 · Published March 9, 2023

Vaunn Medical Bed Assist Rail adult bed rails

BeyondMedShop Recalls Vaunn Medical Adult Bed Rails Due to Serious Entrapment and Asphyxia Hazards

CPSC published a recall notice for Vaunn Medical Bed Assist Rail adult bed rails from Einstein Associates LLC (BeyondMedShop) on March 9, 2023. CPSC identifies this hazard: When the recalled bed rails are attached to an adult's bed, users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and the side of the mattress. This poses a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bed rails and contact BeyondMedShop for a free repair. The firm expects the remedy to be available in May 2023.

Recalled Vaunn Medical Adjustable Bed Assist Rail (model number M876N-AAWH-APVM)
Recalled Vaunn Medical Adjustable Bed Assist Rail (model number M876N-AAWH-APVM)
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

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.

Additional identifying details

The model number is printed on the weight capacity label located on the grip handle.

Which products are included?

This recall involves two models of Vaunn Medical Bed Assist Rail adult bed rails, model numbers M876N-AAWH-APVM and M876N-SABK-APVM. Model M876N-AAWH-APVM is a rectangular bed rail made of white metal tubing with a black foam rubber grip handle. Model 876N-SABK-APVM is made of black metal tubing with a rounded black foam rubber grip handle and a fabric pouch. The model number is printed on the weight capacity label located on the grip handle.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

When the recalled bed rails are attached to an adult's bed, users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and the side of the mattress. This poses a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation.

Incidents and injuries

None reported

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bed rails and contact BeyondMedShop for a free repair. The firm expects the remedy to be available in May 2023.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Brand
Einstein Associates LLC (BeyondMedShop)
Product type
Bed rails
Recall number
23-151
Units
About 102,000
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Online at BeyondMedShop.com, Amazon,com, Walmart.com and eBay from December 2018 through December 2022 for between $40 and $80.
Importer
Einstein Associates LLC (BeyondMedShop), of Stafford, Texas

Recall contact information

BeyondMedShop toll-free at 1-877-836-8838 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at http://www.beyondmedshop.com/pages/product-recall or http://www.beyondmedshop.com and click "Recall Information" at the top of the page for more information.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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