CPSC2001-07-31
CPSC, Safety 1st Announce Recall of Cabinet and Drawer Spring Latches
Safety 1st, of Canton, Mass.
Hazard
If the safety latch breaks, a small spring could be released. Young children could choke on the small spring or gain access to a cabinet or drawer where dangerous items are stored.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Safety 1st for free replacement latches immediately.
Sold at
Toy, hardware and department stores nationwide sold the set of three or four latches, from January 1993 through December 1999, for about $7.
Affected count
About 1.7 million
Injuries reported
CPSC and Safety 1st are aware of 27 incidents with these latches breaking. There have been two injuries reported. A 13-month-old girl placed the broken spring from one of these latches in her mouth and suffered a minor abrasion inside her mouth. Also, a 2-year-old girl was able to open a cabinet protected by a safety latch, gained access to a bathroom cabinet and sprayed tile cleaner into her mouth. She received chemical burns to her throat.
Products
Safety 1st Cabinet and Drawer Spring Latches
Consumer contact
For more information, call Safety 1st at (800) 366-1282 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's website at www.safety1st.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Safety-1st-Announce-Recall-of-Cabinet-and-Drawer-Spring-LatchesDon't want to check this manually?
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