Nationwide Industries Recalls Trident Pool Gate Latches Due To Failure to Secure Hazardous Areas

Active Recall Announced January 22, 2014 CPSC #14085

Quick answer

Nationwide Industries Recalls Trident Pool Gate Latches Due To Failure to Secure Hazardous Areas is CPSC recall #14085, announced on January 22, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled magnetic gate latches are 10" or 20" models in black or white. They are marked with the "Trident" name and image on the face of the latch body below the key hole. The latch body, which is typically attached to a fence post, contains a knob and a key cylinder on the uppermost portion and a recessed area on the bottom portion designed to engage and retain the striker. The striker, which contains the magnet, is typically attached to the active gate portion of a fence gate assembly, and moves with the gate as it is opened and closed. The Trident Latches are frequently used to secure gates for pools. The remedy is consumers should contact nationwide industries for a replacement striker kit that can be installed with a phillips head screwdriver..

Hazard

The recalled magnetic gate latches are 10" or 20" models in black or white. They are marked with the "Trident" name and image on the face of the latch body below the key hole. The latch body, which is typically attached to a fence post, contains a knob and a key cylinder on the uppermost portion and a recessed area on the bottom portion designed to engage and retain the striker. The striker, which contains the magnet, is typically attached to the active gate portion of a fence gate assembly, and moves with the gate as it is opened and closed. The Trident Latches are frequently used to secure gates for pools.

Affected products

Nationwide Industries Trident Pool Gate Latches

Remedy

Consumers should contact Nationwide Industries for a replacement striker kit that can be installed with a Phillips head screwdriver.

Recall date

January 22, 2014

Categories

Swimming Pool Equipment

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #14085?

CPSC recall #14085 covers Nationwide Industries Recalls Trident Pool Gate Latches Due To Failure to Secure Hazardous Areas, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 22, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled magnetic gate latches are 10" or 20" models in black or white. They are marked with the "Trident" name and image on the face of the latch body below the key hole. The latch body, which is typically attached to a fence post, contains a knob and a key cylinder on the uppermost portion and a recessed area on the bottom portion designed to engage and retain the striker. The striker, which contains the magnet, is typically attached to the active gate portion of a fence gate assembly, and moves with the gate as it is opened and closed. The Trident Latches are frequently used to secure gates for pools.

What is the remedy for recall #14085?

The CPSC remedy for recall #14085 is consumers should contact nationwide industries for a replacement striker kit that can be installed with a phillips head screwdriver.. 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 Nationwide Industries Recalls Trident Pool Gate Latches Due To Failure to Secure Hazardous Areas 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/2014/Nationwide-Industries-Recalls-Trident-Pool-Gate-Latches. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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