Medline Semi Electric Lightweight Homecare Bed recalled for fire risk in hand control pendant
What this means
Medline's Semi Electric Lightweight Homecare Bed (model MDR107002L) has a potential fire hazard in the hand control pendant and wires. In rare cases—such as when the bed is overloaded, blocked, or jammed—the pendant may overheat and spark, burn, melt, or catch fire. Medline has received 58 complaints of pendant sparking, burning, melting, smoking, or fire.
- Stop using the bed immediately, especially if you notice any sparking, burning, melting, or smoking from the hand pendant or cord.
- Do not attempt to operate the bed if it is overloaded, obstructed, or not moving smoothly.
- Contact Medline Industries for instructions on repair, replacement, or safe return.
- Call Medline's customer service or check the original recall notice for remedy details and your model number (REF MDR107002L, UDI 40080196294320).
The agency's original wording
Medline Industries has identified a potential hazard involving the hand control pendant and associated wires. In rare and atypical scenarios such as operating the bed above its specified weight limit, encountering an obstruction to bed movement, or experiencing jammed components/motor the hand pendant and pendant cords may overheat and, in rare instances, pose a risk of fire. Medline Industries, LP has received a total of (58) complaints associated with reports of pendant sparking, burning, melting, smoking or fire.
Official notice
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