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CPSC recall · Reported May 17, 2012

Safety 1st Toilet and Cabinet Locks Recalled Due to Lock Failure; Children Can Gain Unintended Access to Water and Dangerous Items

Young children can unexpectedly disengage the toilet locks and gain access to water in the toilet, posing the risk of drowning. The cabinet locks are being recalled because young …

Recall #
12180
Affected scope
About 183,000 toilet locks and 685,000 cabinet locks (This recall was first announced in March 2012)
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The CPSC recalled This recall involves Safety 1st Sure Fit toilet locks with model numbers 48003 and 48103.….

Safety 1st Toilet and Cabinet Locks Recalled Due to Lock Failure; Children Can Gain Unint… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 17, 2012. Reason: Young children can unexpectedly disengage the toilet locks and gain access to water in the toilet, posing the…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the recalled locks and contact DJG for a free replace…. Verify recall #12180 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-Young children can unexpectedly disengage the toilet locks and gain access to water in the toilet, posing the….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12180 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.

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Product description

This recall involves Safety 1st Sure Fit toilet locks with model numbers 48003 and 48103. The toilet lock is attached to the tank behind the lid and is intended to prevent a child's access to the toilet bowl. This recall also involves Safety 1st cabinet slide locks with model numbers 12013 and 12014. The cabinet slide lock is attached to cabinet knobs or handles to prevent access to the contents of the cabinet. Model numbers can be found on the back of the locks.

Reason for recall

Young children can unexpectedly disengage the toilet locks and gain access to water in the toilet, posing the risk of drowning. The cabinet locks are being recalled because young children can disengage the lock, posing the risk of injury from dangerous or unsafe items stored in the cabinet.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately remove the recalled locks and contact DJG for a free replacement lock of a different model. When removing the recalled locks, consumers are urged to immediately store dangerous items out of reach of children and to prevent unsupervised access to bathrooms.

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 12180
Date reported May 17, 2012
Date initiated May 17, 2012
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope About 183,000 toilet locks and 685,000 cabinet locks (This recall was first announced in March 2012)
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 immediately remove the recalled locks and contact DJG for a free replacement lock of a different model. When rem…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves Safety 1st Sure Fit toilet locks with model numbers 48003 and 48103. The toilet lock is attached to the tank behind the lid and is intended to prevent a child's access to the toilet bowl. This recall also involves Safety 1st cabinet slide locks with model numbers 12013 and 12014. The cabinet slide lock is attached to cabinet knobs or handles to prevent access to the contents of the cabinet. Model numbers can be found on the back of the locks.. Units affected: About 183,000 toilet locks and 685,000 cabinet locks (This recall was first announced in March 2012).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Young children can unexpectedly disengage the toilet locks and gain access to water in the toilet, posing the risk of drowning. The cabinet locks are being recalled because young children can disengage the lock, posing the risk of injury from dangerous or unsafe items stored in the cabinet.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately remove the recalled locks and contact DJG for a free replacement lock of a different model. When removing the recalled locks, consumers are urged to immediately store dangerous items out of reach of children and to prevent unsupervised access to bathrooms.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 17, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12180.
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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