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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2022-03-31

Maped Helix USA Recalls Metal Lockable Drug Chests Due to Risk of Poisoning

Is my product affected?

Helix Metal Lockable Drug Chests

  • Brand Maped Helix USA Inc., of Bloomingdale, Illinois

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

What happened

Maped Helix USA is recalling Helix Metal Lockable Drug Chests, which are white metal rectangular security boxes measuring approximately 8 inches wide by 13 inches long by 8 inches deep. These chests are designed to store medications, drugs, and other medical supplies and come with two keys, a security tether, and a mounting kit. The recalled chests have a locking arm on the left side and have "HELIX" metal stamped on the lid next to a cross inside a red circle.

The locking mechanism on these chests can fail, potentially allowing unauthorized access to the contents inside. This poses a risk of poisoning if someone gains access to stored medications or drugs. According to the recall, consumers should immediately stop using the affected chests and contact Maped Helix USA to request a free consumer-installable repair kit.

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

Hazard

The locking mechanism can fail allowing access to the contents inside the chest, posing a risk of poisoning.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chests until repaired and contact Maped Helix USA to be shipped a free consumer-installable repair kit.

Details from the source

This recall involves the Helix Metal Lockable Drug Chests. The white metal, rectangular security chests are used to store medications, drugs and other medical supplies. They measure about 8 inches wide by 13 inches long by 8 inches deep and come with two keys, a security tether and a mounting kit. HELIX is metal stamped on the lid next to a cross inside a red circle. Security chests with a locking arm on the left side are included in this recall.

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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