North States Industries Recalls Toddleroo Rotating Cabinet Latches Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 22232 · Sep 29, 2022 · North States Industries
103,000
units affected
103,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22232
- Date
- Sep 29, 2022
- Company
- North States Industries
- Units affected
- 103,000
- Product
- Toddleroo Rotating Cabinet Latches
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves North States Industries' Toddleroo rotating cabinet latches used to childproof cabinets. The white plastic latches were sold in a package of four latches. Each latch measures 3 13/16 inches wide by 1 3/8 inches high by 1/2 inch deep and comes with application adhesive. North States is printed on the center of the latch. Model number 6178 is printed on the top left corner of the product's packaging. And UPC number 0-26107-06178-2 or 0-26107-06177-5 are printed on the bottom left-hand corner of the product packaging.
What can happen
The latching button can dislodge and detach from the cabinet latches, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cabinet latches and contact North States Industries for a refund. Consumers will be asked to send North States Industries photos of the front and back of the product, and confirm that they have destroyed or disposed of the latches. Upon receipt of the photos and confirmation, consumers will be issued a refund of $5.50 or the purchase price indicated on the receipt if available.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- North States Industries has received 19 reports of the latching button dislodging or detaching, including one report of a child gagging on a dislodged button.
- Sold at
- Walmart, BuyBuyBaby and other stores nationwide and online at https://northstatesind.com and other websites from November 2019 through August 2022 for between $5 and $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled toddleroo rotating cabinet latches?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cabinet latches and contact North States Industries for a refund. Consumers will be asked to send North States Industries photos of the front and back of the product, and confirm that they have destroyed or disposed of the latches. Upon receipt of the photos and.
What is the hazard?
The latching button can dislodge and detach from the cabinet latches, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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.