Safety 1st Cabinet Locks Recalled Due to Lock Failure; Children Can Gain Unintended Access to Dangerous Items

Active Recall Announced March 22, 2012 CPSC #12136

Quick answer

Safety 1st Cabinet Locks Recalled Due to Lock Failure; Children Can Gain Unintended Access to Dangerous Items is CPSC recall #12136, announced on March 22, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Safety 1st Push 'N Snap cabinet locks with model numbers 48391 and 48442. The model numbers are printed on the back of the product and on packaging. The locks are used to secure cabinets with two straps that wrap around the knobs or handles on a cabinet door. When the product is in the "lock" position, a green triangle is shown through a window on the device. The Safety 1st logo is embossed on the front of the lock. Locks manufactured between January 2004 and November 2010 are included in the recall. The date of manufacture is embossed on the back. The arrow on the date wheel points to the month and the numbers of either side of arrow represent the year of manufacture. The remedy is consumers should immediately remove the recalled locks from cabinets and contact djg for a free replacement push 'n snap lock with model numbers hs158 or hs159. when removing the recalled locks, consumers are urged to immediately store dangerous items out of reach of children.. Affected brand: Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves Safety 1st Push 'N Snap cabinet locks with model numbers 48391 and 48442. The model numbers are printed on the back of the product and on packaging. The locks are used to secure cabinets with two straps that wrap around the knobs or handles on a cabinet door. When the product is in the "lock" position, a green triangle is shown through a window on the device. The Safety 1st logo is embossed on the front of the lock. Locks manufactured between January 2004 and November 2010 are included in the recall. The date of manufacture is embossed on the back. The arrow on the date wheel points to the month and the numbers of either side of arrow represent the year of manufacture.

Affected products

Push 'N Snap Cabinet Locks

Recalled brands

Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the recalled locks from cabinets and contact DJG for a free replacement Push 'N Snap lock with model numbers HS158 or HS159. When removing the recalled locks, consumers are urged to immediately store dangerous items out of reach of children.

Recall date

March 22, 2012

Categories

Child Safety Latches and Locks

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12136?

CPSC recall #12136 covers Safety 1st Cabinet Locks Recalled Due to Lock Failure; Children Can Gain Unintended Access to Dangerous Items, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 22, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Safety 1st Push 'N Snap cabinet locks with model numbers 48391 and 48442. The model numbers are printed on the back of the product and on packaging. The locks are used to secure cabinets with two straps that wrap around the knobs or handles on a cabinet door. When the product is in the "lock" position, a green triangle is shown through a window on the device. The Safety 1st logo is embossed on the front of the lock. Locks manufactured between January 2004 and November 2010 are included in the recall. The date of manufacture is embossed on the back. The arrow on the date wheel points to the month and the numbers of either side of arrow represent the year of manufacture.

What is the remedy for recall #12136?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12136 is consumers should immediately remove the recalled locks from cabinets and contact djg for a free replacement push 'n snap lock with model numbers hs158 or hs159. when removing the recalled locks, consumers are urged to immediately store dangerous items out of reach of children.. 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 Safety 1st Cabinet Locks Recalled Due to Lock Failure; Children Can Gain Unintended Access to Dangerous Items 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/2012/Safety-1st-Cabinet-Locks-Recalled-Due-to-Lock-Failure-Children-Can-Gain-Unintended-Access-to-Dangerous-Items. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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