CPSC2009-08-06
Dorel Juvenile Group Expands Recall of Safety 1st Stair Gates Due to Fall Hazard
Dorel Juvenile Group USA, of Columbus, Ind.
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, Toys R Us, Wal-Mart.com and other online retailers from January 2005 through July 2009 for about $60.
Affected count
About 31,500 (100,000 units were previously recalled in February 2009)
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gates
Consumer contact
Consumers can call Dorel Juvenile Group toll-free at (866) 690-2540 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET; 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 the stair gates to retail stores.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Dorel-Juvenile-Group-Expands-Recall-of-Safety-1st-Stair-Gates-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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