Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating Medline Homecare Beds following reports that these products may pose serious safety risks to consumers. Common concerns include electrical and mechanical malfunctions such as overheating, melting, sparking, smoking, or catching fire. These alleged defects may create risks of burns, electric shock, fire-related injuries, or even death.
The Investigation currently includes Medline Homecare Beds with the following item numbers:
- MDR107002E
- MDR107002E-4
- MDR107003E
- MDR107003E-4
- MDR107003ELO
- MDR107002L
- MDR107003L
- MDR107003LO
Reported Issues:
Consumers report:
- That their bed becomes unusually hot during use
- That the hand control pendant and pendant cords overheat, posing a risk of fire
- That the wiring for their bed frays, sparks, burns, or emits a burning odor
- That they have experienced electric shocks when touching or plugging in the cord to their bed
- That their Medline Homecare Bed caught on fire
- That they have sustained burns or other injuries as a result of electrical malfunctions
- That their bed may adjust unintentionally, creating a risk of entrapment between the consumer and the bed
- That their bed loses power or stops working unexpectedly
Why Individuals Should Be Concerned:
Potential claims include:
- Product defect
- Performance vs. marketing
- Health and safety concerns
Signs You May Be Affected:
- Your Medline Homecare Bed becomes abnormally hot during normal use
- You notice sparks, smoke, burning odors, or melted components on the bed or hand control pendant
- The wiring for your bed frays, burns, sparks, emits a burning smell, or otherwise shows signs of damage
- You have experienced an electric shock when touching or plugging in the bed’s cord
- Your bed has caught fire
- You have sustained burns or other injuries linked to your Medline Homecare Bed
- Your bed moves or adjusts unexpectedly
- You have been stuck or trapped by the bed because it moved or adjusted unintentionally
- Your bed loses power unexpectedly or fails to operate properly
If you have encountered this issue, we would like to hear from you. Please complete the contact form on this page, send us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (202) 470-3520
