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Recall 17173 — Foldaway expandable safety gates

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2017-06-07

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
17173
Date of alert
2017-06-07
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Madison Mill Inc., of Ashland City, Tenn.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Madison-Mill-Recalls-Safety-Gates

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