Recalls / 2001-07-31
CPSC, Safety 1st Announce Recall of Cabinet and Drawer Spring Latches
01211 · Recalled 2001-07-31 · CPSC page
Description
The latches are made of white plastic with a spring which holds the latch closed. "SAFETY 1 st" is written on the top of the latches. Their packaging reads, in part, "SAFETY 1ST" and "CABINET & DRAWER SPRING LATCHES." They were sold in a package of three or four latches. The straight ends of the metal springs are uncovered on the recalled latches. The replacement latches have a plastic tab over the short straight end of the metal spring.
Hazards
If the safety latch breaks, a small spring could be released. Young children could choke on the small spring or gain access to a cabinet or drawer where dangerous items are stored.
Reported injuries
CPSC and Safety 1st are aware of 27 incidents with these latches breaking. There have been two injuries reported. A 13-month-old girl placed the broken spring from one of these latches in her mouth and suffered a minor abrasion inside her mouth. Also, a 2-year-old girl was able to open a cabinet protected by a safety latch, gained access to a bathroom cabinet and sprayed tile cleaner into her mouth. She received chemical burns to her throat.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Safety 1st for free replacement latches immediately.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Safety 1st Cabinet and Drawer Spring Latches | About 1.7 million |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Safety 1st
- Sold at
- Toy, hardware, department sold the set of three or four latches, from January 1993 through December 1999, for about $7.
Consumer contact
For more information, call Safety 1st at (800) 366-1282 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's website at www.safety1st.com
Source: CPSC recall 01211. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.