Madison Mill Recalls Safety Gates Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
USMadison Mill Recalls Safety Gates Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
Recalling Firm: Madison Mill Inc., of Ashland City, Tenn.
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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)
Affected Products
Foldaway expandable safety gates
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Madison-Mill-Recalls-Safety-Gates |
| Title | Madison Mill Recalls Safety Gates Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/%2323 25 GATE.JPG |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Madison Mill Foldaway Gate |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Gate Carton.JPG |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Madison Mill Foldaway Gate Packaging |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Foldaway expandable safety gates |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 25,180 (In addition about 68,400 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 8073 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gates and contact Madison Mill for instructions on receiving a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Do It Best stores and other independent hardware stores nationwide from January 2013 through May 2017 for between $20 and $35. |
| Recall Date | 2017-06-07T00:00:00 |
| 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) |
| Recall Number | 17173 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Madison Mill Inc., of Ashland City, Tenn. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/60578r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | Madison Mill at 877-220-4705 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at tom.mckelvey@madisonmill.com or online at www.madison mill.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2017-06-07T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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