Bed Assist Handle Lawsuit

Over 500,000 Bed Assist Handles and Bed Rails were recalled in December 2021 after the tragic deaths of two elderly people who became trapped and suffocated.

What You Can Do & How We Can Help

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Bed Assist Handle induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been injured or died while using a Bed Assist Handle, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

UPDATE: Medical King Recalls Bed Assist Rails After 1 Death Reported

In November 2024, Medical King recalled about 222,000 adult portable bed rails after a 66-year-old man suffocated to death when he became trapped between his mattress and a Bed Assist Rail (Model 7007).

The bed rails were sold online from January 2020 through March 2024. The recall involves the following products:

• Bed Assist Rail with Adjustable Heights: Model Numbers 7007 and 7057 — Made of black or white metal tubing with a rounded black foam rubber grip handle and a fabric pouch.
• Bed Assist Rail Without Legs: Model Number 7037 — Made of silver metal tubing with a black foam rubber grip handle and a black fabric pouch.

These recalled bed rails were sold online from January 2020 through March 2024. Medical King said

Over 500,000 Bed Handles Recalled After 2 Deaths

In December 2021, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare (Drive Medical) issued a recall for over 500,000 Bed Assist Handles and Bed Assist Rails or Grab Rails due to a risk of severe injury or death.

What is the Problem?

Users can get trapped and suffocate to death, according to the recall notice:

“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.”

2 Deaths Linked to Bed Assist Handle Bed Rails

Two deaths were linked to Bed Assist Handles. In both cases, the bed rails were not securely attached to the bed and the person became trapped between the product and their mattress. One of the victims was a 93-year-old woman at her home in California. The other was a 92-year-old man at an assisted living facility in Canada.

What Bed Rails Were Recalled?

• Bed Assist Handle: Sold on Amazon as “Home Bed Assist Handle” (Model #15064)
• Bed Assist Rail with Folding Board: Sold on Amazon as “Home Bed Assist Grab Rail with Bed Board” (Model #15062)
• Home Bed Assist Handle: Sold on Amazon as Home Bed Assist Handle (Model #RTL15073)
• Home Bed Assist Handle: Sold on Amazon as Adjustable Height Home Bed Assist Handle (Model #RTL15063-ADJ)

Bed Rails Linked to Over 150 Deaths Since 2003

Bed rails were linked to 155 deaths and 5 injuries from January 2003 to September 2012, according to the report “Adult Portable Bed Rail-Related Deaths, Injuries, and Potential Injuries” from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Of those deaths, 143 were related to rail entrapment, 11 were related to falls on the bed rail; and 1 victim hit his head on the rail.

Do I have a Bed Assist Handle Lawsuit?

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Bed Assist Handle induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been injured or died while using a Bed Assist Handle, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

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