The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0151-2015·Announced 2014-11-05

Joerns EasyCare Bed Recalled Due to Care-Lock Feature Failure Risk

Joerns Healthcare is recalling 3,135 EasyCare Beds because the Care-Lock feature may fail to stay engaged, posing a safety risk to patients.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a mechanical failure that could lead to patient injury, but no injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Joerns Healthcare is recalling 3,135 units of the EasyCare Bed, an AC-powered adjustable hospital bed intended for medical purposes. The recall is due to a potential defect in the Easy-Care Care-Lock feature installed at the foot of the bed. This feature may fail to stay engaged (locked) after the Care-Lock System has been activated by stepping on the red pedal.

The affected beds were distributed nationwide in the United States and in Canada. The recall includes specific serial numbers listed in the official FDA documentation. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with this defect.

Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using the affected beds and contact Joerns Healthcare for instructions on how to resolve the issue. The manufacturer is responsible for the recall and will provide further guidance to ensure patient safety.

The recalled product

Product
Joerns EasyCare Bed Product Usage: The AC-powered adjustable hospital bed is a device intended for medical purposes. The bed includes a built-in electric motor and remote controls that can be operated by the patient to adjust the height and surface contour of the bed.
Manufacturer
Joerns Healthcare
Affected units
3,135

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • 901172875
  • 901173369-901173393
  • 901173395
  • 901173417
  • 901173422-901173423
  • 901173443-901173447
  • 901173558-901173560
  • 901173762-901173776
  • 901173854-901173857
  • 901173860-901173861
  • 901173914
  • 901174007-901174013
  • 901174014-901174015
  • 901174027-901174029
  • 901174031
  • 901174033-901174058
  • 901174162
  • 901174251-901174302
  • 901174319-901174320
  • 901174323

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.