However, Consumer Reports found that some of these products may pose a hidden danger linked to injuries, repeated recalls and even deaths. Other WRAL Top StoriesOver the past two decades, portable bed rails have been linked to hundreds of reported deaths and thousands of injuries. According to Consumer Reports, unsafe models are still easy to buy. To assess the potential dangers, Consumer Reports bought and tested 10 adult bed rail models and six children’s models, using tests modeled after federal safety requirements. Bed rails should never be used for infants, who should sleep only in a crib or bassinet.