Safety Gates Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death to Children from Entrapment Hazard; Violation of Federal Regulation for Gates and Enclosures; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by HabiLife Direct
Recall 25178 · Mar 13, 2025 · Yiwushihengchuansanyeyouxiangongsi, dba HabiLife Direct
880
units affected
880
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 25178
- Date
- Mar 13, 2025
- Company
- Yiwushihengchuansanyeyouxiangongsi, dba HabiLife Direct
- Units affected
- 880
- Product
- Retractable Safety Gates
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Entrapment
The product
This recall involves retractable safety mesh gates, marketed as baby or dog gates, with model number SG021. They were sold in white, gray and black. The multi-use gates measure about 34 inches high with an adjustable width up to about 55 inches and have an aluminum frame. "Retractable Safety Gate" and the model number are printed on a white label located on the inside of the frame on the side of the gates' handles.
What can happen
The recalled gates violate the federal safety regulations for expansion gates and expandable enclosures because a child's torso can fit through the opening between the gate and the floor, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to entrapment hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled gates immediately and contact HabiLife Direct for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the gates by cutting the mesh and disposing of the gates. Consumers must send a photo of the destroyed gates to service@hblife.fans. HabiLife Direct and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Amazon.com from September 2024 through January 2025 for between $35 and $45.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled retractable safety gates?
Consumers should stop using the recalled gates immediately and contact HabiLife Direct for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the gates by cutting the mesh and disposing of the gates. Consumers must send a photo of the destroyed gates to service@hblife.fans. HabiLife Direct and Amazon are contacting all.
What is the hazard?
The recalled gates violate the federal safety regulations for expansion gates and expandable enclosures because a child's torso can fit through the opening between the gate and the floor, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to entrapment hazard.
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.