Evenflo Recalls Top-of-Stair Plus Wood Gates Due to Fall Hazard

The slats on the gate can break or detach, posing a fall hazard to children.

Recall #: 10181
Affected scope: About 150,000 in the United States and 33,000 in Canada

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Evenflo Co. Inc. of Miamisburg, Ohio recalled The recall involves Evenflo models 10502 and 10512 Top-of-Stair Plus Wood Gates made from….

Evenflo Recalls Top-of-Stair Plus Wood Gates Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by Evenflo Co. Inc. of Miamisburg, Ohio in March 25, 2010. Reason: The slats on the gate can break or detach, posing a fall hazard to children.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled gate and contact Evenflo to obtain a free newer …. Verify recall #10181 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Evenflo Co. Inc. of Miamisburg, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-The slats on the gate can break or detach, posing a fall hazard to children..

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agency class: March 25, 2010
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10181 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. 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.

Product description

Reason for recall

The slats on the gate can break or detach, posing a fall hazard to children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled gate and contact Evenflo to obtain a free newer model 10503 or 10513 Top-of-Stair™ Plus Wood replacement gate.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	10181
Date reported	March 25, 2010
Date initiated	March 25, 2010
Recalling firm	Evenflo Co. Inc. of Miamisburg, Ohio
Affected scope	About 150,000 in the United States and 33,000 in Canada
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 Evenflo to obtain a free newer model 10503 or 10513 Top-of-Stair™ Plus …

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

The recall involves Evenflo models 10502 and 10512 Top-of-Stair Plus Wood Gates made from October 2007 through July 2009. The model number can be found on the bottom rail. No other Evenflo model numbers or gates are affected by this recall.. Recalled by Evenflo Co. Inc. of Miamisburg, Ohio. Units affected: About 150,000 in the United States and 33,000 in Canada.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The slats on the gate can break or detach, posing a fall hazard to children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the recalled gate and contact Evenflo to obtain a free newer model 10503 or 10513 Top-of-Stair™ Plus Wood replacement gate.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 25, 2010. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 10181.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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