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The First Years® Recalls American Red Cross® Cabinet Swing Locks; Latches Can Fail to Prevent Access by Children

Reported: December 2, 2010 Initiated: December 2, 2010 #11056

Product Description

This recall involves The First Years American Red Cross cabinet swing locks with item number Y7181. The latches are mounted on cabinets or drawers to help prevent young children from gaining access and were sold two per blister card. An America Red Cross logo and "cabinet swing lock" is printed on the package. "American Red Cross" is molded onto the front of the lock. A date code is printed on the bottom of the back of the package and on the back side of each latch just above the connection point.

Reason for Recall

The installed latches can break and children could gain access to contents of a cabinet, posing the risk of exposure to hazardous items.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the latches from cabinets, record the date code on the back of each latch and contact The First Years to obtain a $5 coupon toward the purchase of another Learning Curve product. When removing the latches, consumers should take special care to store hazardous items out of reach of children.

Details

Units Affected
About 41,300
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/The-First-Years-Recalls-American-Red-Cross-Cabinet-Swing-Locks-Latches-Can-Fail-to

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves The First Years American Red Cross cabinet swing locks with item number Y7181. The latches are mounted on cabinets or drawers to help prevent young children from gaining access and were sold two per blister card. An America Red Cross logo and "cabinet swing lock" is printed on the package. "American Red Cross" is molded onto the front of the lock. A date code is printed on the bottom of the back of the package and on the back side of each latch just above the connection point.. Units affected: About 41,300.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The installed latches can break and children could gain access to contents of a cabinet, posing the risk of exposure to hazardous items.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately remove the latches from cabinets, record the date code on the back of each latch and contact The First Years to obtain a $5 coupon toward the purchase of another Learning Curve product. When removing the latches, consumers should take special care to store hazardous items out of reach of children.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 2, 2010. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 11056.

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