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

Active Recall Announced December 22, 2021 CPSC #22039

Quick answer

Essential Medical Supply Recalls Adult Portable Bed Rails Due to Entrapment and Asphyxia Hazard; One Death Reported is CPSC recall #22039, announced on December 22, 2021. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Essential Medical Supply Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Endurance® Hand Bed Rails

Recalled brands

Essential Medical Supply Inc.

Remedy

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.

Recall date

December 22, 2021

Categories

Endurance® Hand Bed Rails

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #22039?

CPSC recall #22039 covers Essential Medical Supply Recalls Adult Portable Bed Rails Due to Entrapment and Asphyxia Hazard; One Death Reported, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 22, 2021. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #22039?

The CPSC remedy for recall #22039 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Essential Medical Supply Recalls Adult Portable Bed Rails Due to Entrapment and Asphyxia Hazard; One Death Reported on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Essential-Medical-Supply-Recalls-Adult-Portable-Bed-Rails-Due-to-Entrapment-and-Asphyxia-Hazard-One-Death-Reported. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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