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Recalls / 2017-06-07

Madison Mill Recalls Safety Gates Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards

17173 · Recalled 2017-06-07 · CPSC page

Recalled Madison Mill Foldaway Gate
Recalled Madison Mill Foldaway Gate

Description

This recall involves Madison Mill 23 and 25 foldaway expandable safety gates. Item number 23 extends to three feet and item number 25 extends to five feet. The expandable gates are made of hardwood and are used to secure children or small pets in certain areas of the home. The model and item number can be found on the original packaging. Model Item number Dimensions Madison Mill 23 Foldaway Gate 23 Extends to 3 ft. (36 inches) Madison Mill 25 Foldaway Gate 25 Extends to 5 ft. (60 inches)

Hazards

A young child's neck can fit into the "V" shaped opening along the top edge of the gate, posing entrapment and strangulation hazards to young children. Also, young children can pass under the gate allowing access to restricted areas, such as stairs.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gates and contact Madison Mill for instructions on receiving a full refund.

Products

NameModelUnits
Foldaway expandable safety gatesAbout 25,180 (In addition about 68,400 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Manufacturer
Madison Mill Inc.
Made in
United States
Sold at
Do It Best stores, other independent hardware from January 2013 through May 2017 for between $20, $35.

Consumer contact

Madison Mill at 877-220-4705 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at tom.mckelvey@madisonmill.com or online at www.madison mill.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.

More images

Recalled Madison Mill Foldaway Gate Packaging
Recalled Madison Mill Foldaway Gate Packaging

Source: CPSC recall 17173. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.