[Recalled] Foldaway expandable safety gates — This recall involves Madison Mill 23 and 25 foldaway expandable safety gates | CPSC 2017-06-07
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | Foldaway expandable safety gates |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Madison Mill Inc., of Ashland City, Tenn. |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 17173 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 07 June 2017 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: This recall involves Madison Mill 23 and 25 foldaway expandable safety gates. Item number 23 extends to three feet and item number 25 extends to five feet. The expandable gates are made of hardwood and are used to secure children or small pets in certain areas of the home. The model and item number can be found on the original packaging. Model Item number Dimensions Madison Mill 23 Foldaway Gate 23 Extends to 3 ft. (36 inches) Madison Mill 25 Foldaway Gate 25 Extends to 5 ft. (60 inches) Hazards: A young child's neck can fit into the "V" shaped opening along the top edge of the gate, posing entrapment and strangulation hazards to young children. Also, young children can pass under the gate allowing access to restricted areas, such as stairs.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Review the official notice to confirm whether your unit is affected.
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