Child Safety Latches and Outlet Covers Recalled by Prime-Line; Screw Breaks Can Allow Unintended Access
Recall 11284 · Jul 27, 2011 · Prime-Line
37,000
units affected
37,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11284
- Date
- Jul 27, 2011
- Company
- Prime-Line
- Units affected
- 37,000
- Product
- Safety Latches and Outlet Covers
- Product type
- Child Safety Latches and Locks
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
This recall involves Prime-Line child safety drawer and cabinet latches and outlet covers with rotating receptacle covers. These products were sold under the brand name Child Safe. The drawer and cabinet latches were sold three per package, in model number S 4439 with SKU 049793044396, and model number S 4444 with SKU 049793044440.The outlet covers were sold one per package, in ivory, model number S 4447 with SKU 049793044471, and white, model number S 4461 with SKU 049793044617.The model number and SKU are printed on the back of the package.
What can happen
The screws on the safety latches and outlet covers can loosen and/or break. When this happens, young children can gain access to electrical outlets and other potentially hazardous items.
The fix
Consumers should immediately contact Prime-Line to receive a free replacement kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Prime-Line has received four reports of screws breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Drawer and cabinet latches were sold at Ace Hardware, Bostwic-Braun, Cal-Do-It Centers, Do-It-Best, Friedman Brothers, Menards, Orgill, The Andersons Inc. and True Value stores nationwide between October 2010 and June 2011 for between $2.50 and $2.70.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled safety latches and outlet covers?
Consumers should immediately contact Prime-Line to receive a free replacement kit.
What is the hazard?
The screws on the safety latches and outlet covers can loosen and/or break. When this happens, young children can gain access to electrical outlets and other potentially hazardous items.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.