CPSC2009-02-04
Dorel Juvenile Group Recalls Safety 1st Stair Gates Due to Fall Hazard
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Hazard
The hinges that hold the stair gate in place can break, posing a fall hazard to children if the gate is placed at the top of the stairs.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled gate and contact the company to obtain a free repair kit.
Sold at
Mass merchandise and juvenile product stores nationwide, including Babies R Us and Wal-Mart, from January 2005 through December 2007 for about $60.
Affected count
100000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gates
Consumer contact
Consumers can call the toll-free number 1 (866) 690-2540 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m EDT; complete an online order form on the Dorel Juvenile Group Web site at www.djgusa.com/safety_notice/ to obtain their free repair kit; email the company at Smartlightgate@djgusa.com, or send a fax to (800) 207-8182. Consumers should not return product to retail stores.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Dorel-Juvenile-Group-Recalls-Safety-1st-Stair-Gates-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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