CPSC recall · Reported February 4, 2009
Dorel Juvenile Group Recalls Safety 1st Stair Gates Due to Fall Hazard
The hinges that hold the stair gate in place can break, posing a fall hazard to children if the gate is placed at the top of the stairs.
The CPSC recalled The recall involves the Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gate with model number 42111, which i….
Dorel Juvenile Group Recalls Safety 1st Stair Gates Due to Fall Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 4, 2009. Reason: The hinges that hold the stair gate in place can break, posing a fall hazard to children if the gate is place…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled gate and contact the company to obtain a free re…. Verify recall #09117 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The hinges that hold the stair gate in place can break, posing a fall hazard to children if the gate is place….
- None
- agency class
- 100K units
- affected scope
- February 4, 2009
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09117 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope (see the Recall Profile below) is large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recall involves the Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gate with model number 42111, which is printed on a sticker under the handle panel. The gates, which were manufactured before December 31, 2007, are white metal with a gray handle and a motion sensor nightlight that illuminates on approach. The manufacture date is located below the gate's handle as a date wheel imprinted in the plastic; an arrow indicates the month, and the year is stamped inside the circle. The manufacture date is also printed on a sticker inside the battery door.
Reason for recall
The hinges that hold the stair gate in place can break, posing a fall hazard to children if the gate is placed at the top of the stairs.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled gate and contact the company to obtain a free repair kit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09117 |
| Date reported | February 4, 2009 |
| Date initiated | February 4, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | 100000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the recalled gate and contact the company to obtain a free repair kit.
- Check the recall number (09117) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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