The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11284·Announced 2011-07-27

Prime-Line Recalls Child Safety Latches and Outlet Covers Due to Screw Breakage

Prime-Line is recalling about 37,000 child safety latches and outlet covers because screws can break, allowing children access to hazards. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (child safety device) where the failure mode allows access to electrical hazards, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Prime-Line is recalling approximately 37,000 child safety drawer and cabinet latches and outlet covers sold under the brand name Child Safe. The recall involves specific models of latches (S 4439 and S 4444) and outlet covers (S 4447 and S 4461) that were sold nationwide between October 2009 and June 2011. These products were available at various hardware and home improvement stores, including Ace Hardware, Menards, and True Value.

The hazard exists because the screws on the safety latches and outlet covers can loosen or break. When this occurs, young children may gain unintended access to electrical outlets and other potentially hazardous items. Prime-Line has received four reports of screws breaking, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately contact Prime-Line to receive a free replacement kit. For additional information, consumers can contact Prime-Line toll-free at (855) 839-9555 or visit the company's website at www.prime-line-products.com.

The recalled product

Product
Safety Latches and Outlet Covers
Manufacturer
Prime-Line, of Redlands, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Child Safety
Hazard
Affected units
37,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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