The First Years® Recalls American Red Cross® Cabinet Swing Locks; Latches Can Fail to Prevent Access by Children
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2010-12-02 · 11056
Hazards
The installed latches can break and children could gain access to contents of a cabinet, posing the risk of exposure to hazardous items.
Recall
Number
11056
Date
2010-12-02
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
The First Years American Red Cross Cabinet Swing Locks
Remedies
Options
Dispose; Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Toys R Us, Babies R Us and other retail stores nationwide and on the Internet from September 2008 through September 2010 for about $4 per pair.
Importer(s)
Learning Curve Brands Inc. d/b/a The First Years, of Oak Brook, Ill.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves The First Years American Red Cross cabinet swing locks with item number Y7181. The latches are mounted on cabinets or drawers to help prevent young children from gaining access and were sold two per blister card. An America Red Cross logo and "cabinet swing lock" is printed on the package. "American Red Cross" is molded onto the front of the lock. A date code is printed on the bottom of the back of the package and on the back side of each latch just above the connection point.