The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-3227-2026·Announced 2026-10-07

Medline Homecare Bed Hand Pendants Recalled for Fire Hazard

Medline is recalling specific homecare bed hand pendants because the pendant or wiring may overheat, potentially leading to smoking, sparking, melting, burning, or fire.

What this means for you

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a potential fire hazard with a risk of burning or fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk hazards, warranting a Severe classification.

Plain-English summary

Medline Industries, LP is recalling specific hand pendants used with Medline Basic Homecare Beds and Medlite Homecare Beds. The recall involves 771,127 units of hand pendants, including models MDR510094, MDR520094, MDR530094, and MDR540094, across all lots. These products were distributed nationwide in the United States, including Puerto Rico and Guam, as well as in Bermuda, Canada, and Panama.

The recall is due to a potential fire hazard. The hand control pendant or its associated wiring may overheat, which could result in smoking, sparking, melting, burning, or fire. This recall includes additional products added to a previous recall initiated on November 26, 2025.

Consumers should stop using the affected hand pendants immediately. Medline is the recalling firm and is responsible for managing the recall process.

The recalled product

Product
Medline Basic Homecare Beds and Medlite Homecare Beds and Accessories, Hand Pendants: MDR510094 PENDANT F/ MDR107002E MDR520094 PENDANT F/ MDR107003E MDR530094 PENDANT, W/ 9V BATTERY BACKUP, F/ 2E BED MDR540094 PENDANT, W/ 9V BATTERY BACKUP, F/ 3E BED
Affected units
771,127

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 2 states specifically:

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