Dorel Juvenile Group Expands Recall of Safety 1st Stair Gates Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5385.
The recall involves the Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gate with model number 42111, which is printed on a sticker under the handle panel. The gates, which were manufactured before December 20, 2008, are white metal with a gray handle and a motion sensor nightlight that illuminates on approach. The manufacture date is located below the gate's handle as a date wheel imprinted in the plastic; an arrow indicates the month, and the year is stamped inside the circle. The manufacture date is also printed on a sticker inside the battery door.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5385.
Consumers should stop using the recalled gate and contact the company to obtain a free repair kit.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Mass Merchandise And Juvenile Product Stores Nationwide, Including Babies R Us, Toys R Us, Wal-mart.com And Other Online Retailers From January 2005 Through July 2009 For About $60. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5385.
Consumers can call Dorel Juvenile Group toll-free at (866) 690-2540 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET; complete an online order form on the Dorel Juvenile Group Web site at www.djgusa.com/safety_notice/ to obtain their free repair kit; email the company at Smartlightgate@djgusa.com, or send a fax to (800) 207-8182. Consumers should not return the stair gates to retail stores.
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Mass Merchandise And Juvenile Product Stores Nationwide, Including Babies R Us, Toys R Us, Wal-mart.com And Other Online Retailers From January 2005 Through July 2009 For About $60. Recall FAQ
Mass Merchandise And Juvenile Product Stores Nationwide, Including Babies R Us, Toys R Us, Wal-mart.com And Other Online Retailers From January 2005 Through July 2009 For About $60. is the subject of a kitchenware recall: Dorel Juvenile Group Expands Recall of Safety 1st Stair Gates Due to Fall Hazard. The notice was published on August 6, 2009 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 31,500 units are potentially affected.