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Recall 12180 — Toilet and Cabinet Locks

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2012-05-17

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
12180
Date of alert
2012-05-17
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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. Hazards: 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.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Safety-1st-Toilet-and-Cabinet-Locks-Recalled-D

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