Medline recalls electric homecare beds with hand control pendant that may overheat and cause fire if operated beyond weight limits or jammed. Affected models include 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.
Medline is recalling electric homecare beds that have a hand control pendant which can overheat and potentially cause fire if the bed is operated beyond its weight limit or experiences jamming. This rare but serious hazard affects users who might not be aware of the bed's weight restrictions.
The hand control pendant and its wires can overheat when the bed is operated above its weight limit, encounters obstructions, or jams. This overheating may lead to fire in rare cases, as reported in 58 complaints of sparking, burning, melting, or smoking.
Homecare users who own the recalled Medline Full Electric Low Lightweight Homecare Bed (REF MDR107003LO) are most at risk. People who frequently move the bed or exceed its weight capacity may face higher risk of overheating.
Check for beds labeled 'Full Electric Low Lightweight Homecare Bed' with reference number MDR107003LO. All lots of this model are affected, including those with UDI/DI code 40080196325901.
Look for the model label 'Full Electric Low Lightweight Homecare Bed' and reference number MDR107003LO on the bed frame.
Ensure the bed is not operated beyond its weight limit and avoid jamming the bed movement to prevent overheating.
The bed is safe for normal use but may overheat if operated beyond weight limits or jammed, which could lead to fire in rare cases.
58 complaints have been reported, but the exact number of recalled units is not specified in the notice.
Check the bed label for the model and reference number. If it matches, use with care to avoid overloading or jamming, but there is no immediate need to stop using it.
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Subject: Recall Z-1016-2026 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-1016-2026 from Medline. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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