Madison Mill Recalls Safety Gates Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-06-07). Hazards: entrapment, strangulation. About 25,180 units in the US and 68,400 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17173 |
| Published | 2017-06-07 |
| Last updated | 2017-06-07 |
| Products | Foldaway expandable safety gates |
| Firm named in the title | Madison Mill |
| Firms | Madison Mill Inc., of Ashland City, Tenn. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 25,180 |
| Units (Canada) | 68,400 |
| Hazard classes | entrapment, strangulation |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Do It Best stores and other independent hardware stores nationwide from January 2013 through May 2017 for between $20 and $35. |
Description
This recall involves Madison Mill 23 and 25 foldaway expandable safety gates. Item number 23 extends to three feet and item number 25 extends to five feet. The expandable gates are made of hardwood and are used to secure children or small pets in certain areas of the home. The model and item number can be found on the original packaging. Model Item number Dimensions Madison Mill 23 Foldaway Gate 23 Extends to 3 ft. (36 inches) Madison Mill 25 Foldaway Gate 25 Extends to 5 ft. (60 inches)
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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