CPSC2010-12-02
The First Years® Recalls American Red Cross® Cabinet Swing Locks; Latches Can Fail to Prevent Access by Children
Learning Curve Brands Inc. d/b/a The First Years, of Oak Brook, Ill.
Hazard
The installed latches can break and children could gain access to contents of a cabinet, posing the risk of exposure to hazardous items.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the latches from cabinets, record the date code on the back of each latch and contact The First Years to obtain a $5 coupon toward the purchase of another Learning Curve product. When removing the latches, consumers should take special care to store hazardous items out of reach of children.
Sold at
Toys R Us, Babies R Us and other retail stores nationwide and on the Internet from September 2008 through September 2010 for about $4 per pair.
Affected count
About 41,300
Injuries reported
The First Years has received seven reports of latches breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Dispose
Products
The First Years American Red Cross Cabinet Swing Locks
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact The First Years toll-free at (866) 725-4407 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.recalls.thefirstyears.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/The-First-Years-Recalls-American-Red-Cross-Cabinet-Swing-Locks-Latches-Can-Fail-toDon't want to check this manually?
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