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Medline semi electric homecare beds recalled for potential fire risk

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.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Medline recalls

What to do

  1. Stop using the bed immediately, especially if you notice any sparking, burning, melting, or smoking from the hand pendant or cord.
  2. Do not attempt to operate the bed if it is overloaded, obstructed, or not moving smoothly.
  3. Contact Medline Industries for instructions on repair, replacement, or safe return.
  4. Call Medline's customer service or check the original recall notice for remedy details and your model number (REF MDR107002L, UDI 40080196294320).
Official notice ↗

Is yours affected?

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Product
MEDLINE beds labeled as: Semi Electric Lightweight Homecare Bed, REF MDR107002L
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
All ages (under 100 years)

This recall covers 6 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
13245 units
Illnesses reported
Yes
Manufactured in
3 Lakes Dr, Northfield, IL, United States
Classification
Class I
Recall number
Z-1012-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
MEDLINE beds labeled as: Semi Electric Lightweight Homecare Bed, REF MDR107002L 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. UDI/DI 40080196294320, All lots Distribution: US, CA, PA, GUAM, VI Affected quantity: 13245 units
Hazard
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.

6 products in this recall

Medline homecare beds recalled for overheating and fire risk

Medline is recalling six models of electric homecare beds, about 599,000 units in total. In rare cases, such as overloading the bed, an obstruction blocking its movement, or a jammed motor, the hand control pendant and its cords can overheat and, in rare instances, catch fire. Medline has received 58 complaints of pendants sparking, burning, melting, smoking, or catching fire. No injuries have been reported.

The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.

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