Very important – Please read: Medline issues urgent recall of all LTC beds citing fire, entrapment risks

On October 14, 2026, Medline issued a recall of Medline Brand beds, including homecare beds, bariatric beds, long-term care beds and their associated pendants, accessories, and replacement parts. This recall is due to reports of serious injuries related to fire and electrical shock. Medline recommends the following immediate actions be taken:

1. Immediately unplug the bed and any associated battery packs or batteries from the bed or accessories.
2. Do not use the electrical functionality of the bed. You may continue to use the Medline Brand bed with a mattress in manual mode only until you replace the bed.
3. You may only make electrical adjustments to the bed in emergency situations (e.g., choking, CPR).
4. If the bed is plugged back in for emergency use, do not use extension cords.
5. If the bed is plugged back in for emergency use, ensure that the Medline Brand bed pendants and power cords are routed and secured.
6. Do not use any bed accessories, including side rails, with Medline Brand beds.

Questions
For questions or concerns relating to this recall, you may contact Assurance@medline.com or 1-800-950-0128, option 5. Users can also report adverse incidents to FDA MedWatch.