Dorel Juvenile Group Expands Recall of Safety 1st Stair Gates Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-08-06 · 09300
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
09300
Date
2009-08-06
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gates
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
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 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.