Madison Mill Recalls Safety Gates Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
Recall 17173 · Jun 7, 2017 · Madison Mill
25,180
units affected
25,180
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17173
- Date
- Jun 7, 2017
- Company
- Madison Mill
- Units affected
- 25,180
- Product
- Foldaway expandable safety gates
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
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)
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gates and contact Madison Mill for instructions on receiving a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Do It Best stores and other independent hardware stores nationwide from January 2013 through May 2017 for between $20 and $35.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled foldaway expandable safety gates?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gates and contact Madison Mill for instructions on receiving a full refund.
What is the hazard?
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.
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.