Bed-Related Recalls Issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission

March 12, 2023  by HFBusiness Staff in Business Strategy, Industry   

The first involves two models of Vaunn Medical Bed Assist Rail adult bed rails. model numbers M876N-AAWH-APVM and M876N-SABK-APVM. Model M876N-AAWH-APVM is a rectangular bed rail made of white metal tubing with a black foam rubber grip handle. Model 876N-SABK-APVM is made of black metal tubing with a rounded black foam rubber grip handle and a fabric pouch. The model number is printed on the weight capacity label located on the grip handle. 

When the recalled bed rails are attached to an adult’s bed, users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and the side of the mattress. This poses a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation.

There were approximately 102,000 of these items sold, however, there were no injuries or incidents reported.

These bedrails were sold online at BeyondMedShop.com, Amazon,com, Walmart.com and eBay from December 2018 through December 2022 for between $40 and $80. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bed rails and contact BeyondMedShop for a free repair. The firm expects the remedy to be available in May 2023.

The next bedding item on the current list of recalls involves Bedsure electric heating blankets models in throw, twin and full sizes made of flannel and/or sherpa in the following sizes: 50” x 60,” 62” x 84” and 72” x 84.”

The electric heating blankets were sold in the following colors: beige, black, blue, blue plaid, brown, gray (light and dark), gray plaid, green (dark), navy, red, red plaid and red plaid (cream), depending on the size and model.

The Bedsure electric heating pads were sold in the following sizes: 12” x 24”, 24” x 22” and 24” x 33” and colors: brown, gray and teal.

The items were sold online at Amazon.com and BedsureHome.com from August 2022 through November 2022 for between $25 and $110.

The electric blankets and pads are controlled by a white cord with a white digital controller unit. The electric blanket with model BS-LV0A has a white non-digital controller unit with the name and symbol of Bedsure on the controller. The model numbers are on a white label on the back of the blanket and heating pads and back side of the controller and also on the consumer’s Orders History page. The following seven model numbers are included in this recall BS-HB5060, BS-HB6284 BS-HB7284, BS-LV0A, BS-HP2422, BS-HP1224 and BS-HP2433.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric heating blankets and pads and contact Bedsure for a full refund. Consumers must have possession of the unit and submit photos of the recalled unit following the instructions provided during registration at www.safety.bedsurehome.com to receive their refund. The firm is contacting all known purchasers.

The firm has received 137 reports of the blankets and pads catching fire, burning, melting and overheating in consumer homes, causing minor property damage. These include 17 reports of burn injuries, including one report of second-degree burns.

There were approximately 350,000 units of these items sold.

The last recall for today involves NO1 and NO2 baby crib bumpers. The padded cotton bumpers measure 79 inches long by 12 inches tall and were sold in a clear zip bag. Crib bumpers NO1 are white and gray and have a cloud pattern. Crib bumpers NO2 are white.

Approximately 125 bumpers were sold online at Aliexpress.com and Temu.com from November 2022 through January 2023 for about $26, and there have been no reported incidents or injuries from this product.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crib bumpers and contact Meiling Hou for a full refund. Consumers who purchased the crib bumpers will be asked to cut the tie strings of the crib bumper and send the recalling firm a photo of the destroyed product at houmeiling111@outlook.com. Upon receipt of the photo, consumers will be issued a full refund of the purchase price. Meiling Hou is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Recall contact information:

Adult Bedrails: BeyondMedShop toll-free at 1-877-836-8838 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at http://www.beyondmedshop.com/pages/product-recall or http://www.beyondmedshop.com and click “Recall Information” at the top of the page for more information.

Electric Blankets & Bed Pads: Bedsure toll-free at 855-888-9966 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at safety@bedsurehome.com or online at https://safety.bedsurehome.com or www.bedsurehome.com and click on “Recall Information” at the bottom of the page for more information.

Baby Crib Bumpers: Meiling Hou by email at houmeiling111@outlook.com.