Child Safety Latches and Outlet Covers Recalled by Prime-Line; Screw Breaks Can Allow Unintended Access
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-07-27). Models: 4439, 4444, 4447, 4461. About 37,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11284 |
| Published | 2011-07-27 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-25 |
| Product category | Child Safety Latches and Locks |
| Products | Safety Latches and Outlet Covers |
| Firm named in the title | Prime-Line |
| Firms | Prime-Line, of Redlands, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 37,000 |
| Model numbers | 4439, 4444, 4447, 4461 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00049793044396, 00049793044440, 00049793044471, 00049793044617 |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Drawer and cabinet latches were sold at Ace Hardware, Bostwic-Braun, Cal-Do-It Centers, Do-It-Best, Friedman Brothers, Menards, Orgill, The Andersons Inc. and True Value stores nationwide between October 2010 and June 2011 for between $2.50 and $2.70. Outlet covers were sold at Ace Hardware, Cimarron Lumber & Supply, Do-It-Best, Friedman Brothers, Handy Hardware, Menards and W.E. Aubuchon stores nationwide between October 2009 and June 2011 for about $3.50. |
Description
This recall involves Prime-Line child safety drawer and cabinet latches and outlet covers with rotating receptacle covers. These products were sold under the brand name Child Safe. The drawer and cabinet latches were sold three per package, in model number S 4439 with SKU 049793044396, and model number S 4444 with SKU 049793044440.The outlet covers were sold one per package, in ivory, model number S 4447 with SKU 049793044471, and white, model number S 4461 with SKU 049793044617.The model number and SKU are printed on the back of the package.
Hazard
The screws on the safety latches and outlet covers can loosen and/or break. When this happens, young children can gain access to electrical outlets and other potentially hazardous items.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact Prime-Line to receive a free replacement kit.
Incidents and injuries
Prime-Line has received four reports of screws breaking. No injuries have been reported.
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