Dorel Juvenile Group Recalls Safety 1st Stair Gates Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-02-04 · 09117
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
09117
Date
2009-02-04
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gates
Companies
Retailer(s)
Mass merchandise and juvenile product stores nationwide, including Babies R Us and Wal-Mart, from January 2005 through December 2007 for about $60.
Importer(s)
Dorel Juvenile Group USA, of Columbus, Ind.
Country of manufacture
China
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 31, 2007, 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.