Recalls / 2009-08-06

Dorel Juvenile Group Expands Recall of Safety 1st Stair Gates Due to Fall Hazard

09300 · Recalled 2009-08-06 · CPSC page

Picture of Recalled Stair Gate with location of sticker

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.

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.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled gate and contact the company to obtain a free repair kit.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gates		About 31,500 (100,000 units were previously recalled in February 2009)

Parties

Importer: Dorel Juvenile Group USA, of Columbus, Ind.
Made in: China
Sold at: Mass merchandise, juvenile product, including Babies R Us, Toys R Us, Wal-Mart.com, other retailers from January 2005 through July 2009 for about $60.

Consumer contact

Consumers can call Dorel Juvenile Group toll-free at (866) 690-2540 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET; complete an online order form on the Dorel Juvenile Group Web site at www.djgusa.com/safety_notice/ to obtain their free repair kit; email the company at Smartlightgate@djgusa.com, or send a fax to (800) 207-8182. Consumers should not return the stair gates to retail stores.

Source: CPSC recall 09300. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.