Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
BRK Brands Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 18,000 First Alert® True Fit™ Safety Gates (model CSSG1) manufactured between October 1996 and May 1997 due to a choking hazard. Plastic components of the gate, including bumpers, hinges, and handle pieces, can break off into small pieces. BRK has received over 200 reports of plastic parts breaking off, though no choking injuries have been reported to date.
The recalled gates are expandable, pressure-mounted child security gates made of off-white plastic with gray handles that fit openings from 28 to 47 inches wide. They were sold at retailers including Toys R Us and Hills beginning in October 1996 for approximately $35. The model number and manufacturing date are printed on a white warning label on the gate. According to the recall notice, consumers should stop using these gates immediately and call BRK toll-free at (888) 777-5599 anytime to obtain a free replacement gate.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Choking
First Alert® True Fit Safety Gates Recalled by BRK NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Nychelle Fleming September 30, 1997 (301) 504-7063 Release # 97-194 CPSC, BRK Announce Recall of First Alert® True Fit™ Safety Gates WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), BRK Brands Inc. of Aurora, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 18,000 First Alert® True Fit™ Safety Gates. Plastic parts of the gate can break off into small pieces, creating a potential choking hazard to young children. BRK has received over 200 reports of plastic parts, including bumpers, hinges and handle pieces breaking off, sometimes into small pieces. No choking injuries have been reported. First Alert® True Fit™ Safety Gates subject to this recall are all model CSSG1 gates made from October 1996 (10-96) through May 1997 (5-97). The model number and date manufactured are printed on a white warning label that also includes the manufacturer's name and address. The gate is an expandable, pressure-mounted child security gate that also can be installed with screw-mounted hinges for a "walk-through" style gate. The gate is made of off-white plastic with a gray handle on top of the gate. The gate fits openings from 28 inches to 47 inches wide. Toys R Us, Hills and other retail stores nationwide sold the gates beginning in October 1996 for about $35. Consumers should stop using these gates immediately and call BRK toll-free at (888) 777-5599 anytime to obtain a free replacement gate. First Alert® True Fit™ Safety Gates made beginning in June 1997 are not involved in this recall.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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