CPSC2017-06-07
Madison Mill Recalls Safety Gates Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
Madison Mill Inc., of Ashland City, Tenn.
Hazard
A young child's neck can fit into the "V" shaped opening along the top edge of the gate, posing entrapment and strangulation hazards to young children. Also, young children can pass under the gate allowing access to restricted areas, such as stairs.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gates and contact Madison Mill for instructions on receiving a full refund.
Sold at
Do It Best stores and other independent hardware stores nationwide from January 2013 through May 2017 for between $20 and $35.
Affected count
About 25,180 (In addition about 68,400 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Foldaway expandable safety gates
Consumer contact
Madison Mill at 877-220-4705 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at tom.mckelvey@madisonmill.com or online at www.madison mill.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Madison-Mill-Recalls-Safety-GatesDon't want to check this manually?
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