Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gates Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

Plain-English summary

Dorel Juvenile Group USA is recalling approximately 100,000 Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gates, model number 42111. The recall was issued because the hinges that hold the stair gate in place can break, which poses a fall hazard to children if the gate is placed at the top of the stairs. No injuries have been reported.

The affected gates are white metal with a gray handle and a motion sensor nightlight. They were manufactured before December 31, 2007, and sold nationwide at mass merchandise and juvenile product stores, including Babies R Us and Wal-Mart, from January 2005 through December 2007 for about $60. The model number is printed on a sticker under the handle panel, and the manufacture date is located below the handle as a date wheel or on a sticker inside the battery door.

Consumers should stop using the recalled gate immediately. To obtain a free repair kit, consumers can call the toll-free number 1 (866) 690-2540, complete an online order form at www.djgusa.com/safety_notice/, email [email protected], or fax (800) 207-8182. Consumers should not return the product to retail stores.

The recalled product

Product

Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gates

Manufacturer

Dorel Juvenile Group USA, of Columbus, Ind.

Category

Consumer Product — Child Safety

Hazard

• fall-hazard

Affected units

100,000

Distribution

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