CPSCGeneral Alert
Dorel Juvenile Group Expands Recall of Safety 1st Stair Gates Due to Fall Hazard
Published: August 6, 2009Recall ID: 09300Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gates
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Dorel-Juvenile-Group-Expands-Recall-of-Safety-1st-Stair-Gates-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Dorel Juvenile Group Expands Recall of Safety 1st Stair Gates Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/060adf374b9941a6ac743ac796fb1d77.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Picture of Recalled Stair Gate with location of sticker |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gates |
| Products › Type | Gates (Safety) |
| Products › Category I D | 1972 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 31,500 (100,000 units were previously recalled in February 2009) |
| Recall I D | 5385 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled gate and contact the company to obtain a free repair kit. |
| Importers › Name | Dorel Juvenile Group USA, of Columbus, Ind. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2009-08-06T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 09300 |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers can call Dorel Juvenile Group toll-free at (866) 690-2540 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET; complete an online order form on the Dorel Juvenile Group Web site at www.djgusa.com/safety_notice/ to obtain their free repair kit; email the company at Smartlightgate@djgusa.com, or send a fax to (800) 207-8182. Consumers should not return the stair gates to retail stores. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |