Status: Recall found CPSC
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Hazard (from the official notice)
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.
Remedy (from the official notice)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gates and contact Madison Mill for instructions on receiving a full refund.
Hazard (from the official notice)
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.
Remedy (from the official notice)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gates and contact Madison Mill for instructions on receiving a full refund.
Description (from the official notice)
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)
Remedy options (from the official notice)
Refund
Incidents and injuries (from the official notice)
None reported
Where it was sold (from the official notice)
Do It Best stores and other independent hardware stores nationwide from January 2013 through May 2017 for between $20 and $35.
Consumer contact (from the official notice)
Madison Mill at 877-220-4705 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at tom.mckelvey@madisonmill.com or online at www.madison mill.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.
- Product: Foldaway expandable safety gates
- Brand: Madison Mill Inc., of Ashland City, Tenn.
- Units (from the official notice): About 25,180 (In addition about 68,400 were sold in Canada)
- Manufacturer country (from the official notice): United States
- Recall date: Jun 7, 2017
- Recall number: 17-173
Hazard and remedy text is shown word for word from the official notice.
