Medline recalls semi-electric homecare beds with hand control pendants that may overheat and cause fire if operated beyond weight limits or jammed.
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 semi-electric homecare beds with a hand control pendant that could overheat and potentially cause fire if the bed is operated beyond its weight limit or experiences jammed components. This risk is rare but serious enough to require immediate action.
The hand control pendant and its wires can overheat when the bed is operated above its weight limit, encounters obstructions, or has jammed components. This overheating may lead to fire in rare cases, as reported by 58 complaints of sparking, burning, melting, or smoking.
Homecare bed users who own the recalled Medline beds with the specific model and serial numbers listed in the recall notice. People who frequently move the bed or exceed its weight capacity are at higher risk.
Check for Medline beds labeled as 'Semi Electric Basic Homecare Bed' with model reference MDR107002E (single unit) or MDR107002E-4 (4-pack). All units with UDI/DI number 40080196320999 are affected.
Identify if your bed has the model reference MDR107002E or MDR107002E-4 and UDI/DI number 40080196320999.
If the bed moves unexpectedly or the pendant cord becomes hot, stop using it immediately and contact Medline.
Medline has identified a potential hazard where the hand control pendant and wires may overheat and cause fire in rare scenarios like operating the bed beyond its weight limit or jammed components.
58 units have reported issues with the pendant sparking, burning, melting, or smoking.
The recall does not specify a return process; check with Medline directly for instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1011-2026 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-1011-2026 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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