Bed rails and handles
Bed rails, bed handles and assist bars, by the mattress thickness they fit and weight capacity.
18 of 18 bed rails and handles match
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Questions people ask
Are bed rails safe?
They can be risky for some people. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says 90% of injuries linked to adult portable bed rails come from entrapment of the head, chest or neck (CPSC). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says bed rails can be a hazard, particularly to people with physical limitations or altered mental status, such as dementia or delirium (FDA). Talk with your doctor, an occupational therapist or another health care provider first.
Is there a safety standard for bed rails?
Yes. Adult portable bed rails made after August 21, 2023 must meet the federal Safety Standard for Adult Portable Bed Rails, 16 CFR part 1270, which is based on ASTM F3186-17 (eCFR). CPSC says to make sure your bed rail isn't recalled and complies with the mandatory standard (CPSC).
Will a bed rail fit my mattress?
Measure your mattress thickness, including any topper. Each product shows the mattress range the maker lists. FDA tells health care providers that the bed frame, bed rail and mattress should leave no gap wide enough to trap a person's head or body (FDA). See how to measure.
Bed rail or bed handle?
Makers sell short bed handles and longer rails that run along the side of the bed. Each product shows its type and the mattress range the maker lists. Which is right depends on what you need help with, so ask your doctor, an occupational therapist or another health care provider: How to find an occupational therapist.
Has my bed rail been recalled?
Check the maker and model on CPSC's recall list. On November 14, 2024, CPSC said it had issued 9 recalls of adult portable bed rails since 2021, and reported 18 deaths across those recalls and two warnings (CPSC). You can report a problem at SaferProducts.gov.