Maped Helix USA Recalls Metal Lockable Drug Chests Due to Risk of Poisoning
Recall 22109 · Mar 31, 2022 · Maped Helix USA
7,700
units affected
7,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22109
- Date
- Mar 31, 2022
- Company
- Maped Helix USA
- Units affected
- 7,700
- Product
- Helix Metal Lockable Drug Chests
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves the Helix Metal Lockable Drug Chests. The white metal, rectangular security chests are used to store medications, drugs and other medical supplies. They measure about 8 inches wide by 13 inches long by 8 inches deep and come with two keys, a security tether and a mounting kit. HELIX is metal stamped on the lid next to a cross inside a red circle. Security chests with a locking arm on the left side are included in this recall.
What can happen
The locking mechanism can fail allowing access to the contents inside the chest, posing a risk of poisoning.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chests until repaired and contact Maped Helix USA to be shipped a free consumer-installable repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Maped Helix USA has received two reports of the locking mechanism failing. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Educators Resource and Court Street Office Supplies stores nationwide and online at www.amazon.com from January 2021 through December 2021 for about $65.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled helix metal lockable drug chests?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chests until repaired and contact Maped Helix USA to be shipped a free consumer-installable repair kit.
What is the hazard?
The locking mechanism can fail allowing access to the contents inside the chest, posing a risk of poisoning.
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.