Safety alert—Two Adult Portable Bed Rails identified as safety risks
By Michaun Shetler | May 7, 2026 | All providers
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall and a safety warning for adult portable bed rails due to serious safety hazards, including entrapment and risk of death by asphyxiation. Both products violate the federal mandatory safety standard for adult portable bed rails, with additional concerns related to fall and injury risks.
1. Hepo Adult Portable Bed Rails
- Recall No.: 26-449
- Units: About 2,200
- Sold: Amazon (June 2025–January 2026)
Hazards identified:
- Entrapment within the rail or between the rail and mattress
- Risk of death by asphyxiation
- Failure to meet structural stability and retention strap requirements (fall risk)
- Incorrectly sized push pins and holes posing a laceration hazard
- Missing required hazard warning labels
Additional notes:
- Model 110039
- White metal tubing with black foam handle grips and black fabric pouch
- Measures approximately 16" wide by 25" high
- Model number located on original packaging
Incidents/injuries: None reported
Remedy:
- Stop using it immediately
- Contact Hepo Care Medical Equipment Online for a full refund
- Destroy product by dismantling the rail and cutting off the storage bag
- Mark “RECALLED” on upper and lower rails with permanent marker
- Submit photo of destroyed product via recall website or email
- Dispose of product according to local requirements
2. Pletpet Adult Portable Bed Rails (Safety Warning)
- Product Safety Warning No.: 26-459
- Units: About 24,500
- Sold: Amazon (August 2023–January 2026)
Hazards identified:
- Entrapment within the rail or between the rail and mattress
- Risk of death by asphyxiation
- Failure to meet structural stability and retention strap requirements (fall risk)
Additional notes:
- White and silver metal base with black foam hand grips and storage pouch
- Measures approximately 21.7" high by 15.6" wide by 24" long
- Brand identified on purchase documentation
- Manufacturers have not agreed to a recall or offered a remedy
Incidents/injuries: None reported
Consumer action:
- Stop using it immediately
- Dispose of the bed rails—do not sell or give away
Recommended actions for providers
Providers should identify and document recalled or unsafe products and take the following steps:
- Notify impacted residents and/or representatives of specific product hazards
- Conduct an inventory review for affected products, including those without labeling
- Discuss alternatives, such as adjustable low beds or other mobility supports
- Document in the service plan or Individual Abuse Prevention Plan (IAPP):
- Notification and education provided
- Resident decision regarding continued use
- Acknowledgment of known risks
- If the resident chooses to continue using:
- Verify proper installation (if applicable)
- Monitor for entrapment, instability, or misuse
- Reassess whether mobility or cognition changes
Providers must balance resident safety and resident rights. Residents may choose to continue using a bed rail, including a recalled or unsafe product, provided they are fully informed of the risks and the decision is clearly documented, with ongoing safety monitoring in place.
Michaun Shetler | Vice President of Provider Services & Relations |
[email protected] | 952-851-2484