This page has been archived on the Web
Information identified as archived is provided for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. It is not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards and has not been altered or updated since it was archived. Please contact us to request a format other than those available.
Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gate
- Starting date:
- February 1, 2009
- Posting date:
- February 1, 2009
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Physical Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001907
Affected products
Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gate
Product description
This recall involves the Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gate, manufactured before December 31, 2007. The affected model number is #42111 and the UPC number is 0 52181 42111 2. The product is a white metal gate with a grey handle and a motion sensor nightlight.
The model number is located on a sticker on the underside of the handle panel. The manufacture date can be found on the gate's panel below the handle as a date wheel imprinted in the plastic and on a sticker inside the battery door.
Gates manufactured in 2008 are not affected by this recall.
Hazard identified
The hinges mounting the gate to the wall can break, posing a potential fall hazard to children when used at the top of the stairs.
Dorel Distribution Canada has received several reports of incidents related to the use of this product with no resulting injuries.
Health Canada has received 2 reports of incidents of faulty hinges related to the use of these gates by Canadians, with one resulting in a minor injury.
Number sold
Approximately 58,000 gates were sold at various retail stores across Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from December 2004 to January 2009.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Distributor
-
Dorel Distribution Canada
Ville Saint-Laurent
CANADA
Tel: 1-800-295-1980
Images (select thumbnail to enlarge - opens in a new window)
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Dorel Distribution Canada to receive a free repair kit. Consumers should not return the product to retail stores.
Consumers should contact Dorel Distribution Canada toll free at 1-866-690-2540 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website.
