On February 23. 2023, Platinum Health issued a recall for their LumaRail Bed Assist Rails. According to the recall, number 23-136, when the affected bed rails are attached to beds, users can become entrapped either within the bed rail or between the bed rail and the side of the mattress. This poses an entrapment risk and an asphyxiation risk. The recall affects approximately 53,000 units of the product.
The recall includes the following models of the product:
- Bed Assist Rail with Legs – model PHB4000
- Free Standing Bed Assist Rail – model PHB6000
- DoubleSafe Bed Assist Rail – model PHB7000D
The bed rails are made of white metal tubing with either gray or black foam rubber grip handles. Some have a black fabric pouch. “Platinum Health” is printed on a label on the leg of the bed rail or on the grip handle. The bed rails also have a light mount placed below the grip handle.
The recalled bed rails were available online via PlatinumHealthLLC.com, Amazon.com, Walmart.com, eBay.com, and Overstock.com. They were also available via online medical supply stores around the country, including RehabMart and Fabrication Enterprises. The products were sold from July 2015 to December 2022 for prices ranging from $65 to $100.
According to the recall, the company has received one report of a death involving one of their bed rails – specifically the Bed Assist Rail with Legs. This report involves an 81-year-old man at a nursing home in Pennsylvania who became entrapped between the mattress and the bed rail and died from positional asphyxia. This occurred in October 2021.
The company is urging affected consumers to stop using the bed rails and contact them for a free repair kits. In addition, consumers with model PHB7000D of the DoubleSafe Bed Assist Rail are being offered a free replacement bedrail designed to properly fit twin beds.
If a loved one suffered harm due to the defective bed rails, it is important that you do not accept a free repair kit or a free replacement; rather, it is important that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. You could have the right to file a product liability lawsuit for the injuries or death of your loved one. For more information about your right to file a lawsuit, contact the experts here at our law firm today.
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The Harm Associated with the Recalled Bed Rails
As explained above, the recalled bed rails represent an entrapment and asphyxiation hazard. Bed rails, in general, are intended to be used with the elderly and with those who are medically frail. These are people who might have mobility issues, at risk of falling and sustaining severe issues, etc. Unfortunately, if they become entrapped in the bed rail or between the bed rail and the mattress, they will likely be unable to get themselves out or even call for help. Entrapment, in itself, can lead to injuries, including crushing injuries, fractures, lacerations, etc. However, entrapment is also known to result in asphyxiation. Asphyxiation occurs when the body is deprived of oxygen; it can result in unconsciousness, brain damage, or death.
Steps to take If a Loved One was Harmed by the Defective Bed Rails
Below, we will review what to do if a loved one was harmed by the defective bedrails recalled by Platinum Health:
- Seek medical attention as soon as possible
- If the incident was fatal, push to find and establish the cause of death
- Photograph the scene of the incident before anything is disturbed
- Stop using the defective product, keep it in a safe place and do not tamper with it in any way
- Contact the company to report the incident and resulting harm
- Do not agree to a free replacement
- Do not agree to return the product
- Do not agree to a free repair or to a free repair kit
- Do not agree to a refund or a credit
- Gather any records that show the purchase of the product (like receipts or order confirmations)
- Gather any surveillance footage that captured the incident
- Gather all medical records if relevant
- Seek legal assistance with a recall lawyer as soon as possible
Is there a Class Action Lawsuit?
When it comes to defective products, mass torts and class action claims are relatively common. This is become defective products can harm countless consumers in very similar ways. Can I file a class action lawsuit? Yes – you can participate in a class action lawsuit against Platinum Health for their defective LumaRail Bed Assist Rails. How can I join or be a part of a class action lawsuit on this case? Usually, participating in a class action lawsuit is as simple as reaching out to a class action lawyer. Your lawyer will be able to handle everything to ensure that you are included in the class action.
If you are unsure if you should participate in a class action lawsuit or file a single action claim, contact the experts here at our law firm for more information.
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If a member of your family suffered harm or lost his or her life because of an incident involving the recalled bedrails, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. You could also be entitled to recover compensation, which could include medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, punitive damages, funeral expenses, loss of consortium, and legal fees, for example. Here at the Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers are more than ready to evaluate your claim and help you reach a fair settlement. Our team is ready to take on Platinum Health and fight for your rights. We offer free case evaluations, which include free consultations and free second opinions. Whether you want to begin your case or redirect your case after starting it elsewhere, you can trust that our experts can provide you with the guidance that you need. Our Zero-Fee guarantee ensures that you will never be required to pay any upfront legal fees for these legal services. In addition, we work on contingency; therefore, our clients will not be responsible for paying legal fees unless they win their claims.
If you are ready to speak with our lawyers, contact us at your earliest convenience.
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