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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2012-05-17

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

Is my product affected?

Toilet and Cabinet Locks

  • Brand Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) Inc., of Columbus, Ind.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Safety 1st toilet locks (model numbers 48003 and 48103) and cabinet slide locks (model numbers 12013 and 12014) are being recalled because young children can unexpectedly disengage them. The toilet locks, which attach behind the toilet lid, can fail and allow children access to toilet water, creating a drowning risk. The cabinet locks, which attach to cabinet knobs or handles, can fail and allow children to access cabinets containing dangerous or unsafe items, posing an injury risk.

According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately remove the recalled locks and contact DJG for a free replacement lock of a different model. When removing the locks, consumers are urged to immediately store dangerous items out of reach of children and to prevent unsupervised access to bathrooms. Model numbers can be found on the back of the locks.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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 I 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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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