CPSC2022-02-02
D&D Technologies Recalls SureClose READYFIT 180° Hinge-Closer Sets Due to Injury and Drowning Hazards
D&D Technologies (USA) Inc., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
Hazard
The hinge-closers can malfunction and not fully self-close gates when installed. This can lead to unintended access to pools and other areas, posing injury and drowning hazards to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the hinge-closers and secure access to areas where gates with the hinge-closers are used until the recalled hinge-closers have been replaced. Contact D&D Technologies to receive either a full refund or to schedule hinge-closer replacement at no cost. Consumers will also receive instructions on how to return recalled hinges to D&D Technologies via mail free of charge.
Sold at
Fence and gate contractors, distributors and gate manufacturers nationwide and online at www.shutitgatehardware.com from March 2020 through July 2021 for between $645 and $700, depending on the model.
Affected count
About 1,500
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Italy
Remedy type
Refund
Products
SureClose® READYFIT 180° Hinge-Closer Sets
Consumer contact
D&D Technologies at 800-716-0888 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at info@ddtechusa.com, or online at https://us.ddtech.com/pages/safety-notification or https://us.ddtech.com/ and click on the Resources tab and then on Safety Notifications for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/D&D-Technologies-Recalls-SureClose-READYFIT-180-Hinge-Closer-Sets-Due-to-Injury-and-Drowning-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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