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Medline homecare beds recalled for potential fire risk from pendant

Medline Industries has recalled certain Full Electric Low Lightweight Homecare Beds (model MDR107003LO) because the hand control pendant and its wires can overheat and catch fire in rare situations—such as when the bed is overloaded, blocked, or has jammed parts. The company has received 58 reports of the pendant sparking, burning, melting, smoking, or catching fire.

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

What to do

  1. Stop using the hand control pendant immediately if you own this bed model
  2. Contact Medline Industries for instructions on repair or replacement
  3. Check your bed's reference number (REF MDR107003LO) and UDI (40080196325901) to confirm it is affected
  4. Watch for signs of sparking, burning, melting, or smoking near the pendant or wires, and do not use the bed if you notice these signs
Official notice ↗

Is yours affected?

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Product
MEDLINE beds labeled as: Full Electric Low Lightweight Homecare Bed, REF MDR107003LO
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
Adults (0 months and older)

This recall covers 6 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
15581 units
Illnesses reported
Yes
Manufactured in
3 Lakes Dr, Northfield, IL, United States
Classification
Class I
Recall number
Z-1016-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
MEDLINE beds labeled as: Full Electric Low Lightweight Homecare Bed, REF MDR107003LO 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 40080196325901, All lots Distribution: US, CA, PA, GUAM, VI Affected quantity: 15581 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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