Dorel Juvenile Group Recalls Safety 1st Stair Gates Due to Fall Hazard

Active Recall Announced February 4, 2009 CPSC #09117

Quick answer

Dorel Juvenile Group Recalls Safety 1st Stair Gates Due to Fall Hazard is CPSC recall #09117, announced on February 4, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 31, 2007, 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. The remedy is consumers should stop using the recalled gate and contact the company to obtain a free repair kit.. Affected brand: Dorel Juvenile Group USA.

Hazard

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 31, 2007, 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.

Affected products

Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gates

Recalled brands

Dorel Juvenile Group USA

Remedy

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

Recall date

February 4, 2009

Categories

Gates (Safety)

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #09117?

CPSC recall #09117 covers Dorel Juvenile Group Recalls Safety 1st Stair Gates Due to Fall Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on February 4, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 31, 2007, 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.

What is the remedy for recall #09117?

The CPSC remedy for recall #09117 is consumers should stop using the recalled gate and contact the company to obtain a free repair kit.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Dorel Juvenile Group Recalls Safety 1st Stair Gates Due to Fall Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Dorel-Juvenile-Group-Recalls-Safety-1st-Stair-Gates-Due-to-Fall-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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