D&D Technologies Recalls SureClose READYFIT 180° Hinge-Closer Sets Due to Injury and Drowning Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2022-02-02 · 22069
Hazards
The hinge-closers can malfunction and not fully self-close gates when installed. This can lead to unintended access to pools and other areas, posing injury and drowning hazards to young children.
Recall
Number
22069
Date
2022-02-02
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
SureClose® READYFIT 180° Hinge-Closer Sets
Remedies
Options
Refund; Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Fence and gate contractors, distributors and gate manufacturers nationwide and online at www.shutitgatehardware.com from March 2020 through July 2021 for between $645 and $700, depending on the model.
Distributor(s)
D&D Technologies (USA) Inc., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
Country of manufacture
Italy
Description
This recall involves OL.MI-branded SureClose READYFIT 180 hinge-closer sets with model numbers 74108333T and 74108335T. The hydraulic hardware is intended for mounting on gates. They were sold with mounting screws and in sets of two hinge-closers per kit with dimples on the end. The recalled hinge-closer sets were manufactured between October 2018 and September 2019. OL.MI, and the date code in MM/YY format are on the end of the body of the hinge-closer and visible when the hinge-closer is in the open position.