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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2001-07-31

CPSC, Safety 1st Announce Recall of Cabinet and Drawer Spring Latches

Is my product affected?

Safety 1st Cabinet and Drawer Spring Latches

  • Brand Safety 1st, of Canton, Mass.

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

What happened

Safety 1st cabinet and drawer spring latches are being recalled because the plastic latch can break and release a small metal spring, which poses a choking hazard to young children. Additionally, a broken latch could allow children to open cabinets or drawers containing dangerous items. The recalled latches are white plastic with "SAFETY 1st" printed on top and were sold in packages of three or four. The recalled versions have uncovered straight ends on the metal springs, while replacement latches have a plastic tab covering these spring ends.

Consumers who own these latches should contact Safety 1st immediately to request free replacement latches.

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

Hazard

If the safety latch breaks, a small spring could be released. Young children could choke on the small spring or gain access to a cabinet or drawer where dangerous items are stored.

What should I do?

Consumers should contact Safety 1st for free replacement latches immediately.

Details from the source

The latches are made of white plastic with a spring which holds the latch closed. "SAFETY 1 st" is written on the top of the latches. Their packaging reads, in part, "SAFETY 1ST" and "CABINET & DRAWER SPRING LATCHES." They were sold in a package of three or four latches. The straight ends of the metal springs are uncovered on the recalled latches. The replacement latches have a plastic tab over the short straight end of the metal spring.

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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