Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

SlingBar Wide 670. Designed to meet the needs for lifting humans. Recalled by Hill-Rom, Inc. Due to Retrospective review found 4 sling bars that may...

Date: April 30, 2013
Company: Hill-Rom, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Hill-Rom, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

SlingBar Wide 670. Designed to meet the needs for lifting humans.

Quantity: 412

Why Was This Recalled?

Retrospective review found 4 sling bars that may present a potential for impalement if a patient, caregiver or bystander were to fall onto the hooks based on a simulated test method. In effort to eliminate any risk of injury, Hill-Rom is requesting products be removed from field use and replaced with an updated design.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Hill-Rom, Inc.

Hill-Rom, Inc. has 35 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report