Three models of Medical King's Bed Assist Rails are being recalled due to the risk of entrapment and asphyxia.

This image provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows an example of a Medical King Bed Assist Rail, one of the adult bed rails being recalled Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, due to a risk of death by asphyxiation. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission via AP

More than 200,000 assistance rails for adult beds have been recalled this week following one death caused by the product. Medical King is recalling three models of its portable bed rails due to risks of users becoming trapped within the rail or between the rail and mattress,

About 222,000 adult bed assistance rails are under recall due to entrapment and asphyxia hazards, following one death in a residential care facility

More than 222,000 bed rails used on an adult’s bed have been recalled because a person can become trapped and could die from asphyxiation.