CPSCGeneral Alert
Maped Helix USA Recalls Metal Lockable Drug Chests Due to Risk of Poisoning
Published: March 31, 2022Recall ID: 22109Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The locking mechanism can fail allowing access to the contents inside the chest, posing a risk of poisoning.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the Helix Metal Lockable Drug Chests. The white metal, rectangular security chests are used to store medications, drugs and other medical supplies. They measure about 8 inches wide by 13 inches long by 8 inches deep and come with two keys, a security tether and a mounting kit. HELIX is metal stamped on the lid next to a cross inside a red circle. Security chests with a locking arm on the left side are included in this recall.
Affected Products
Helix Metal Lockable Drug Chests
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Maped-Helix-USA-Recalls-Metal-Lockable-Drug-Chests-Due-to-Risk-of-Poisoning |
| Title | Maped Helix USA Recalls Metal Lockable Drug Chests Due to Risk of Poisoning |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic1_61.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Helix Metal Lockable Drug Security Chest - closed |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic2_49.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Helix Metal Lockable Drug Security Chest - open |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic3_39.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Security chests with a locking arm on the left side are included in this recall |
| Hazards › Name | The locking mechanism can fail allowing access to the contents inside the chest, posing a risk of poisoning. |
| Injuries › Name | Maped Helix USA has received two reports of the locking mechanism failing. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Helix Metal Lockable Drug Chests |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 7,700 |
| Recall I D | 9272 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chests until repaired and contact Maped Helix USA to be shipped a free consumer-installable repair kit. |
| Importers › Name | Maped Helix USA Inc., of Bloomingdale, Illinois |
| Retailers › Name | Educators Resource and Court Street Office Supplies stores nationwide and online at www.amazon.com from January 2021 through December 2021 for about $65. |
| Recall Date | 2022-03-31T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the Helix Metal Lockable Drug Chests. The white metal, rectangular security chests are used to store medications, drugs and other medical supplies. They measure about 8 inches wide by 13 inches long by 8 inches deep and come with two keys, a security tether and a mounting kit. HELIX is metal stamped on the lid next to a cross inside a red circle. Security chests with a locking arm on the left side are included in this recall. |
| Recall Number | 22109 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Maped Helix USA at 800-645-1421, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday or online at: https://us.maped.com/safety-recall-information or www.maped.com and click on "Safety Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2022-03-31T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |