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People using the affected beds and the facilities or households where they are located could face a fire risk. The number of products and users affected is not stated.
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FDA warns Medline electric beds can overheat and cause fires
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The FDA warned that Medline motorized beds can overheat and cause fires, and the report says two deaths have been linked to the hazard, according to CBS News. The article does not specify how many beds are affected or what consumers should do.
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