RELATED: If You Bought Any of These 6 Supplements, Throw Them Away Now, FDA Says. On Dec. 6, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare had recalled approximately 496,100 Bed Assist Handles and Bed Assist Rails.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb For the latest recall news delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter! The bed rails, which retailed for between $30 and $80, were sold between Oct. 2007 and Dec. 2021 and came in both chrome and white finishes. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that they may pose an asphyxiation risk to those who use them. At the time the recall was announced, there had been two deaths associated with the use of the recalled bed rails. A 93-year-old and 92-year-old died in 2011 and 2015, respectively, after becoming entrapped by the bed rails. If you purchased the recalled bed rails, stop using them immediately. Individuals who purchased the recalled bed rails can contact maker Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare at 877-467-3099 on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET or via the recall page on the company’s website to receive a refund. If you have been injured by the recalled products, you can report said injuries to www.SaferProducts.gov. RELATED: If You Bought Any of These 4 Drinks at Walmart, Throw Them Out, FDA Warns.
