The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·22069·Announced 2022-02-02

SureClose READYFIT 180° Hinge-Closer Sets Recalled for Drowning Hazard

D&D Technologies is recalling about 1,500 SureClose READYFIT 180° hinge-closer sets because they can malfunction and fail to fully self-close gates, allowing unintended access to pools and posing injury and drowning hazards to young children.

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 hazard poses a risk of serious injury and drowning to young children through unintended pool access, which qualifies as a risk-of-harm product. However, no injuries or illnesses have been reported, keeping the score at 3 per the rubric ceiling for theoretical hazards.

Plain-English summary

D&D Technologies (USA) Inc. is recalling approximately 1,500 SureClose® READYFIT 180° hinge-closer sets. The hydraulic hardware is designed to mount on gates to keep them closed. The recalled sets bear model numbers 74108333T and 74108335T, are OL.MI-branded, and were manufactured between October 2018 and September 2019. They were sold nationwide through fence and gate contractors, distributors, gate manufacturers, and online at www.shutitgatehardware.com from March 2020 through July 2021, priced between $645 and $700 depending on the model.

The hinge-closers can malfunction and not fully self-close gates when installed. This failure can lead to unintended access to pools and other areas, posing injury and drowning hazards to young children. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the hinge-closers and secure access to areas where gates with these hinge-closers are installed until the recalled units have been replaced. Contact D&D Technologies at 800-716-0888 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday), email [email protected], or visit https://us.ddtech.com/pages/safety-notification to receive either a full refund or schedule free replacement. Instructions for returning recalled hinges by mail at no cost are also available.

The recalled product

Product
SureClose® READYFIT 180° Hinge-Closer Sets
Category
Consumer Product — Hardware / Gate Closer
Hazard
  • drowning
  • injury-hazard
  • gate-malfunction
Affected units
1,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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