Dorel Juvenile Group Expands Recall of Safety 1st Stair Gates Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-08-06). Hazards: fall. Models: 42111. About 31,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09300 |
| Published | 2009-08-06 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Gates (Safety) |
| Products | Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gates |
| Firm named in the title | Dorel Juvenile Group |
| Firms | Dorel Juvenile Group USA, of Columbus, Ind. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 31,500 |
| Model numbers | 42111 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Trade facets | building products |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
The recall involves the Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gate with model number 42111, which is printed on a sticker under the handle panel. The gates, which were manufactured before December 20, 2008, are white metal with a gray handle and a motion sensor nightlight that illuminates on approach. The manufacture date is located below the gate's handle as a date wheel imprinted in the plastic; an arrow indicates the month, and the year is stamped inside the circle. The manufacture date is also printed on a sticker inside the battery door.
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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